We have an outstanding career opportunity for an Operations Manager/Electrical Estimator to join a leading Company located in the Tonganoxie, KS surrounding area.
The Operations Manager/Electrical Estimator is responsible for all phases of the assigned estimate and project. This position oversees the request for bid (R.F.Q.) from bid document review, including but not limited to schedules and specifications, through project completion. This position requires day-to-day management of all facets of the estimate, equipment logistics, and electrical installation team, including working with subs and verifying final inspections.
Job Responsibilities:  Attends all job coordination meetings and is the liaison with other contractors to ensure exchange of informationWorks with the customer and owner to understand the project, scope, and timeline, while building strong relationships for continued customer serviceQuantifies bid documents using Google Drive/Microsoft QuickBooksSends out for pricing, all materials and subcontractors required for the electrical installation of the project being quotedReviews the project/owner specificationsCommunicates with the Senior Management to ensure proper bid rates are being utilized during the bid processCommunicates with accounting/corporate the need for project specific bonding, insurances, and financingDrafts proposal letters for review with Senior ManagementAdvises Senior Management of any significant issues such as manpower, costs, scheduling and the like that will place the project at riskReprices the project and makes continued updates to the proposal as changes occur throughout the life cycle of the bid and installationSubmits, tracks and quotes RFI's and responsesCompletes other duties and tasks assigned as deemed appropriate by management
Basic Hiring Criteria:Completion of an electrical apprenticeship and/or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field requiredElectrical Master's License preferredMinimum of 5 years experience working in the construction/electrical field requiredMinimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in the field directing a teamStrong computer skills (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook,) are required, particularly Excel and QuickBooksAbility to work cohesively with external and internal partiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple pricing efforts at once and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and follow projects to completionAbility to think 'out of the box' for continuous process improvementStrong problem-solving skills requiredStrong, positive customer service approach to employees, management, contractors, and customersMust be able to physically work, and direct a team, on a jobsite in a construction environmentMust be able to travel to various jobsites as the project demands