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Electrical Lead Estimator
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Lead estimator for utility-scale electrical construction projects, developing bids, reviewing plans, managing vendor relationships, and supporting electrical compliance across project phases.
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Overview
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a major EPC contractor with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 contractors. We specialize in, power, tunneling, oil and gas, and heavy civil. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities. This position is based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, a vibrant college town with access to a variety of outdoor activities including skiing, hiking and world class fly-fishing.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience in a construction-related position will also be considered.
- 10+yrs of utility scale electrical construction and estimating experience.
- Hold a valid Master Electrician license.
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes and construction practices.
- Experience estimating and developing bids for utility scale electrical projects.
- Strong background/experience with all field installation techniques/methods.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Safety oriented, 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
- Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
- Ability to function as a team-builder/player
- Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with bid team members
- Ability to travel to project sites and provide support
- The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and
Responsibilities
- Continuing Education to maintain Master Electrician License(s)
- Assist Company in maintaining/acquiring electrical licensure across all 50 US states
- Support electrical work on a variety of electrical, transmission and substation projects
- Interface with project owners and clients during the project bidding and solicitation process.
- Development of estimates for utility scale electrical, transmission and substation projects.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of a project by reviewing the owner’s plans and specifications.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure electrical compliance during estimates and construction.
- Review accuracy of quantity takeoffs and material pricing.
- Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, including development, solicitation and evaluation of bid packages
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors
- Work with the accounting and equipment departments to determine labor and equipment costs.
- Develop scopes of work and project schedules.
- Work with the marketing team to prepare proposals and technical documents.
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