Estimator; Electrical

Application Instructions

Why Join Our Team

At W. M. Lyles Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

• Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
• Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
• Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then W. M. Lyles Co. is right for you!

This position is responsible for developing accurate, timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector projects. Additionally, the Estimator will assist the Senior Estimator/Project Manager in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans and specifications, negotiating prices from subcontractors and suppliers through completion of bid/estimating effort including closeout.

Essential duties and other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Analyzes and compiles estimate data that impact labor costs, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a timely estimate.
• Reviews drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions, records findings and solicits input from Senior Management and field operations in final project estimate.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with owners.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Utilizes existing cost history as a reference to complete estimate.
• Keeps organized records and files and ensure all project information is supplied to the project coordinator and project managers in a timely manner.
• Perform accurate site surveys.
• Develops and manages take-off's to confirm quantities and ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Presents bids including constructability, risk factors, schedules and budgets to review teams prior to bid submission.
• Participates in post completion review/analysis of bids and projects for future improvement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience in estimating support, engineering, field support or similar experience.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Strong computer skills and familiarization with software programs for job costing, scheduling and estimating.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Goal oriented with the ability to set goals and achieve them.

• A valid California Driver's License
• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)

• Effective Communication
• Leadership
• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Personal Integrity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…