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Chief Electrical Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager

Hiring West Fargo, ND
Type of Work:

Magnum Electric is seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager to join our growing team in our West Fargo office. The ideal individual will have experience in design-build and plan & spec commercial/light industrial electrical estimating with a knowledge of multi-family/hospitality a plus. Magnum Electric is a growing company working on commercial/hospitality/medical/light industrial projects throughout the nation. We have multiple offices in four states with our headquarters in West Fargo, ND. If you are motivated, organized, detail oriented, and driven to succeed, please read on!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Manage department activities, set expectations
  • Provide conceptual budgets, complete estimates, negotiate projects, price changes
  • Provide value engineering/cost savings options
  • Layout design-build projects and coordinate with other trades
  • Review construction plans and specifications and determine an estimate of the electrical needs and costs
  • Review bidding documents to determine what is required to submit a proposal on the project
  • Review bidding/construction documents and determine all items necessary for a complete proposal
  • Solicit and review vendor quotes
  • Provide written proposals, scope letters, and clarifications
  • Attend necessary pre-bid meetings or project interviews
  • Provide detailed information to hand-off projects to the Project Manager
  • Negotiate project scopes and contracts
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships within our industry
  • Track estimates and follow up with customers
  • Plan and manage upcoming project opportunities
  • Stay up to date with current industry trends and techniques
  • Maintain a professional company image
General Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience estimating commercial and light industrial electrical projects
  • Experience with projects from $100k to $10million
  • Experience with design-build projects
  • Excellent knowledge of NEC and standards
  • Excellent knowledge of industry standard principles, designs, and techniques
  • Ability to read and understand contract documents and specifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Experience with Bluebeam, or ability to quickly learn
  • Must be able to efficiently manage time and meet deadlines
  • Must be able to managed multiple estimates
  • Must have a strong sense of business
  • Experience in supervision, coaching, and staff development

Full-time Benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurances
  • Over 2 weeks paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Clothing allowance
  • Paid holidays
  • Friday afternoons off year-round
  • Base + Commission
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