Electrical Estimator

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We are a 90‑year construction company focused on hard work, people, and competitive pay. The Electrical Estimator supports our bid, budget, and preconstruction functions.

• Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested.
• Performs estimating assignments in accordance with the estimating project approach and implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments.
• Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives to receive response bids prior to bid letting.
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners.
• Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program.
• Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information.
• Performs accurate, timely, and well‑organized quantity takeoffs as assigned.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self‑performed work; selects subcontractors; and determines cost effectiveness and cost realism.
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
• Utilizes estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assists prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities.
• Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for future pricing and updates to the cost database.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions.

• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles; proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of estimating and CRM software.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college, university, or equivalent experience.

• 1–3 years or more of related work experience preferred.
• Responsible for own work only; no supervisory responsibilities.

• Physical demands are moderate. Employee may sit comfortably to do the work; may involve walking, standing, bending, or carrying items (25–50 lb). Work may require protective gear.

Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA.

Entry level

Full‑time

Project Management

Construction