Ben Smith
Peachtree City,GA
Summary
Senior Estimator with proven track record at Rogers Electric, achieving over $100M in contract acquisitions through effective pricing strategies and competitive bidding. Expertise in Accubid and vendor management, optimizing project costs while mentoring junior estimators to improve team efficiency and precision.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator
Estimating Solutions
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - Current
- Managed large electrical bids ranging from $5,000,000 to $500,000,000
- Oversaw vendor and subcontractor relationships
- Conducted bid reviews to ensure accuracy and competitiveness
- Experienced in handling over $2,000,000,000 in electrical estimates during my career
- Implemented value engineering strategies to optimize project costs
- Reviewed and negotiated GMP contracts
Senior Electrical Estimator
Rogers Electric
Atlanta, GA
03.2020 - 09.2024
- Utilized Accubid software to accurately estimate costs for large commercial and light industrial projects
- Successfully secured over $100M in electrical contracts through competitive bidding processes during a 5 year span
- Reviewed junior estimators bids
- Mentored and trained junior estimators to improve their skills and efficiency
- Collaborated with vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely and cost-effective preconstruction activities
- Conducted thorough analysis of project requirements to provide accurate and competitive estimates
- Implemented strategic pricing strategies to maximize profitability and win competitive bids
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to secure repeat business
- Stayed updated on industry trends and technology to enhance estimating processes and accuracy
Electrical Estimator
Adman Electric
Chattanooga, TN
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Oversaw electrical estimates ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000
- Managed relationships with suppliers and vendors throughout the preconstruction phase
- Successfully secured a $2,000,000 electrical contract for a commercial project
- Implemented new software to streamline estimating processes
- Developed and implemented new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the estimating department
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure accurate and competitive bids
Electrical Estimator
Presswood Electrical Service
Chattanooga, TN
01.2010 - 09.2017
- Managed the estimation process for commercial electrical projects ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000
- Collaborated with general contractors to secure multiple contracts
- Implemented cost-saving strategies to increase project profitability
- Utilized electrical expertise to provide accurate and competitive bids
- Coordinated with electricians to ensure efficient workflow and project completion
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills to win bids and secure project opportunities
Education
Industrial Electricity - Electrical Construction
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Chattanooga, TN05-2016
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Accubid Anywhere
- Livecount
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Procore
- RS Means
- National Electrical Code
- Value engineering
- Cost estimation
- Bid management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor management
- Training and mentoring
- Subcontractor selection and management
- Scope definition and review
Timeline
Senior Estimator
Estimating Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Senior Electrical Estimator
Rogers Electric
03.2020 - 09.2024
Electrical Estimator
Adman Electric
09.2017 - 03.2020
Electrical Estimator
Presswood Electrical Service
01.2010 - 09.2017
Industrial Electricity - Electrical Construction
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga