Electrical Service Estimator - Louisville, KY

Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design-Build Contractor, is redefining what it means to deliver excellence in electrical construction. With decades of experience and a reputation built on a people first culture, safety, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the industry.

We are growing and are adding an Electrical Service Estimator to our team in Louisville, KY.

A Service Estimator is responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost a company to complete a project or provide products and services to its clients. They do this by researching the costs of the materials, transport, labor, and equipment. Service Estimators mostly focus on Service-related projects, typically $5 million or less in electrical contract value, in the region they are located in.

• Attend pre-bid meetings (Could require overnight stay)
• Review electrical, controls and instrumentation drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop detailed material and labor estimates.
• Create scope of work narratives based on bid documents, site conditions, and schedule requirements.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, clarifications, and potential risks.
• Provide material alternates, unit pricing, and value engineering options to support customer's needs.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Attend bid review meetings with management team.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, and field leadership during estimate handoff.
• Support and participate in post bid and preconstruction meetings.
• Assist with contract reviews to confirm scope activities and contractor responsibilities.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors.

• Minimum of 2 years of field experience in electrical construction, industrial and commercial
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced work environment with very tight deadlines
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to travel periodically
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Accubid Anywhere and Live Count Cloud software OR the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software
• Strong overall computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well as industry-specific software
• Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively