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# PDI Success Profile: Estimator - ConEst Electrical

## Job Description

### About the Position

The electrical estimator operates from our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The estimator is a driven individual who plays a key role in Power Design's growth
by bidding timely, accurate, and comprehensive electrical estimates
for multifamily, commercial, and federal projects.

### Position Responsibilities

* Manage the electrical estimating process from beginning to end,
    including timelines, deadlines, and estimating packages.

* Work with a regionally aligned estimating team,
    providing leadership, direction, and training.

* Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing.

* Communicate with customers to properly define the project scope, address deficiencies, and negotiate pricing.

* Partner with our construction teams to properly transfer awarded projects.

* A motivated problem solver with a focus on customer service
    and three to five (3--5) years of relevant electrical estimating experience.

* Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with very strict deadlines.

* Excellent communicator who is organized, detail-oriented, and efficient.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software ([[accubid|Accubid]] preferred).

* Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design's core values,
    which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

### Additional Job Description

#### Objective 1

Effectively execute the customer relationship strategy (internal/external)
to maximize the opportunity to create a Raving Fan.

##### Key Results

* Demonstrating PDI's core values and exhibiting behaviors that support and align with our values.

* Possessing a strong sense of urgency, responsiveness and professionalism
    in all tasks, assignments, and communication (written, verbal, non-verbal).

* Identifying, communicating and taking action on plusONE opportunities
    including support and recognition (personal/professional).

* Building and maintaining high-trust relationships
    that increase effective collaboration and communication with clients and customers.

* Identifying and understanding drivers of employee engagement
    and how it influences organizational success.

#### Objective 2

Effectively execute the financial strategy of a project
to meet or exceed targeted gross profit.

##### Key Results

* Demonstrating proficient use of estimating software and project management tools.

* Exhibiting thorough knowledge and understanding of product pricing.

* Supporting all components of applicable estimating processes (Bid, ConEst, VE).

* Assisting with contract scope of work reviews.

* Drafting Bid documents.

* Performing preliminary cost analysis and identifying constructability issues/concerns.

#### Objective 3

Effectively plan, manage and execute PDI's leadership strategy
to drive employee engagement and support the growth and development
of today's talent and future talent.

##### Key Results

* Participating in the onboarding experience for new team members,
    including new hires and transferring employees, to ensure they are set up for success.

* Practicing giving and seeking performance feedback (skills, strengths, opportunities)
    and learning how to create development plans that align with organizational priorities.

* Observing coaching conversations
    and practicing effective delegation to grow individual capabilities
    while seeking process improvement opportunities
    that increase production capacity of the entire team.

* Establishing a commitment to self-development
    and continued learning to grow your skills and expertise.

* Identifying the importance of managing your time and energy
    and understanding the impact a healthy work/life balance has on leadership effectiveness.

* Understanding PDI's philosophy on rewards and recognition
    and establishing a reputation that seeks to recognize others.