Electrical Estimator

As an Erling Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering precise cost estimates for electrical projects. Tasks include analyzing blueprints and project documents, conducting cost assessments, and collaborating with project managers and contractors to ensure smooth project completion. The estimator will also participate in cost control and value engineering activities.

About the Company

We focus on equipping, building, repairing, and maintaining retail facilities for operators of convenience stores and related types of business. Our core expertise is with fuel systems, and we are expanding our offerings to provide a broad range of equipment, installation, repairs, and maintenance of the mechanical systems in these facilities. Our market is roughly the eastern half of Texas.

We attract and retain people who are inherently hard working, hands-on, pay attention to details, and focus on doing the job right. We operate in an “earned trust” work environment, which means we trust employees and expect they will deliver excellent results with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create profitable winning bids for the construction of fueling, convenience, and retail facilities
• Perform site visits to verify site layouts and equipment needs
• Interact with vendors, contractors, and customers to maximize bid win rates
• Work closely with the project management and sales teams to judge bid performance and receive valuable insight into upcoming work
• Accurately calculate volumes, distances, quantity takeoffs, and expected resource utilization
• Build spreadsheet models at the component detail level to determine pricing and margins
• Compare executed project performance to past bids to improve bidding accuracy

Requirements

• Ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and self-prioritize work
• Capacity to read and understand plans
• Ability to travel to future construction sites to see and touch the work we do
• Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
• Capacity to learn the critical components that will become part of our bids
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed

What We Offer

• Great culture with a close-knit team
• Work where your performance makes a real difference
• Opportunity for career and personal development
• Be part of a fast-paced growth company
• Competitive salary and benefits
• New Corporate office in Hutto/Round Rock market

Qualifications

• High School minimum;
  Degree in related field preferred;
  Experience overall - two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Experience working in ACCUBID a plus
• Electrical Journeyman License a plus
• Must work at an intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in take-off estimator planning
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu or alternate takeoff software preferred
• Must pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment

Erling is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.