Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Location:

Brentwood, CA

Duration:
Direct Hire

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and complete project-specific estimates accurately and on time.
• Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications.
• Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
• Draft scope and proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Possessing strong sales abilities while participating on job walks, pre-bid meetings, collaborations, and conferences with clients and design professionals.
• Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Support the Senior Estimator with the functioning of the Estimating Department, the education and development of junior personnel, ongoing development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases, and congenial relations with clients and vendors.
• Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed, and calm manner.
• Work alongside other Estimators, Project Managers, and Project Engineers on change orders and cost-to-complete estimates of ongoing projects.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.
• Additional duties as assigned may be assigned by the Management Team.

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED is required, but a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of electrical estimating experience on commercial and industrial projects.
• At least 3 years of experience with design/build projects is preferred. Life Sciences and Multi-family Residential experience are a plus.
• Knowledge and proficiency with code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations; voltage-drop, Ohm's law, conduit-fill, wire ampacity, de-rating, etc.
• Extensive experience with Excel, Word, and one of the major computerized estimating programs (Accubid, EBM, or another comparable software).
• Analytical thinker and ability to problem solve.

Benefits:

• Generous Incentive program tied to performance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program