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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Purpose:Assist in the developing of cost estimates and resource requirements for various types of Electric Utility civil access and grading construction projects. Essential Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of project estimates by reviewing drawings, scope of work documents, pricing schedules, and specifications provided by the customer and performing labor and material take-offs and cost history analyses to support proposal development Assist project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements Assist with the development of construction and billing schedules Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates Research, contact, organize, and evaluate subcontractor, equipment, and material pricing provided by vendors based on project location Attend customer pre-bid meetings at the project locations or customers office location Perform physical or clerical tasks on variousproject sites during the first year to obtain required field experience Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs Must be self-motivated Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook Ability to occasionally travel for short durations to customer prebid and post bid meetings (air or ground travel) Experience with one or more of the following, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Insite, CAD, or other takeoff software. Qualifications BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience. Prior estimating or field experience preferred, not required. MJE is willing to train with appropriate previous experience in the electrical utility work, heavy industrial work, or past technical training/education in the electrical or construction industry. Work Environment Must be able to remain in a stationary position over 50% of the time The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc Continuously operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, scanner, and computer printer The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations Occasionally lifting 20 pounds MJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/64439DA74B6942E6