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International Executive Service Corps

Estimator - Excavating

International Executive Service Corps, Sussex, Wisconsin, United States, 53089

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About Us For over 60 years,

M. J. Electric, LLC,

a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer’s electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry‑leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren’t just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role – Estimator/Excavating Division We are looking for a talented Estimator who has a passion for quality construction. This position leads the development of technical scope of work and independently develop cost estimates and resource requirements for various types of Electric Utility civil access, grading, and duct bank construction projects.

What You’ll Do

Assist with the request for proposal preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedules

Prepare pre‑approval project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence

Develop detailed post‑approval project estimates based on company standards and site‑specific facility drawings

Assist with the assembly of the project proposal to include supporting documents, bid forms, project schedules and review of the final proposal before submittal

Schedule and hold comprehensive bid reviews with upper management, project managers and field personnel to cover scope, review costs, subcontractors, and risk due to lack of information in certain areas

Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts, assist with technical requirements in contract negotiations as needed

Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates

Provide oversight, coordination, management support and technical expertise for all aspects of electrical construction projects in the utility market

Review scope, specifications, and drawings to determine subcontractors needed. Develop request for quotes documents and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope gap and possible follow up requests

Interface with other estimators in Transmission line, excavating, foundations and material procurement to review scope and develop a division of responsibility to avoid scope gaps or doubling of effort

Analyze time, equipment, tooling, material, and manpower requirements for each project

Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project

Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions

Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects

Select pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposals

Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects

Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects

Review Engineering design guides, construction specifications, to assure project meets specifications

Determine equipment and material sizing and ampacity based on One‑line information provided

Assist in developing a comprehensive schedule including Engineering, long‑lead material items, construction schedule and deadlines

What You’ll Bring

Strong civil utility work understanding and knowledge

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs.

Proven communication, organizational and persuasive people skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Must be self‑motivated

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of Excel

Strong Knowledge of estimating software programs

BS/BA in Engineering, an associate degree in an electrical field of work. Construction Management, or equivalent experience (Preferred)

4‑7 years of estimating, project management and craft supervision experience in the electrical construction / utility industry (Preferred)

What You’ll Get

401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Lifelock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

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