Electrical Estimator

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• Employee Type FT Exempt

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Kidwell is seeking an experienced and driven candidate to fill the position of Electrical Estimator. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of project proposals for Kidwell’s partnering general contractors and electrical customers. The ideal candidate will work with Kidwell’s field and pre-sales engineering staff, as well as Kidwell’s vendors and partners, in order to build professional and accurate estimates for Kidwell’s electrical projects to current and prospective customers.

• Creates/revises estimates, proposals, andchangeorders for Kidwell’s electrical services.
• This position works with pre-sales and field engineering staff in order to build a proposal that includes an accurate estimate of labor and material. This position also works with Kidwell’s existing vendors and partners for locating and tracking the availability of relevant material for the successful installation of Kidwell’s electrical projects.
• Provides improvement recommendations tocost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated andactual costs.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Analytical – Ability to comprehend complex projects and/or customer jobs based on scopes of work, requested materials and timelines needed. Must have the ability to interpret written scopes/designs and request information if there are any uncertainties about the scope or design.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem-solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with the emotional topic
• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates a thorough understanding of project requirements and bid documents. Identifies scope gaps, conflicts, and omissions while ensuring all required labor, materials, and subcontractor costs are accounted for in each estimate.
• Oral Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively;
  
  Editswork for spelling and grammar;
  Varies writing style tomeet needs;
  
  Presents numericaldataeffectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  
  Exhibitsobjectivity andopennesstoothers' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  
  Contributestobuilding apositiveteam spirit;
  Puts successof team aboveown interests;
  Ableto build morale and groupcommitmentstomeetgoals and objectives;
  Supportseveryone's efforts to succeed
• Planning/Organizing
  - Prioritizes and planswork activities;
  Uses time efficiently; musthave the ability to balance multiple initiatives at the same time.

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4+ years of electrical experience and/or training is required.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator is preferred but not required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Must be able and willing to learn other Estimation software applications and programs
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in estimating, with a strong commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and mastery of estimating principles, methods, and industry best practices.
• The ability to understand all aspects of the estimation process and continue to grow as business needs change.
• Availability to work out of our Lincoln or Omaha location is preferred but not required.

At Kidwell, our
core values
make us who we are and show in everything we do;
Led by
passion
, we believe our everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We pride ourselves in our
creativity
, but also in the
effective
solutions we create that bring value to our customers. Our employees
act like owners
, who take initiative to lead and are treated like family. We are relentless
and see work ethic and accountability as the baseline in the pursuit of excellence.

This position offers an opportunity to build a long-term career with Kidwell while advancing technical estimating skills, industry knowledge, and leadership capabilities through company-supported training and professional development.