Estimator (Electrical)

Description

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work
• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals
• Maintain knowledge of current industry standards, trends, and regulations.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and employees in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical documents.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical estimating or related field.
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry
• Ability to perform design/build, conceptual and budget estimates
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices.
• Will use: Bluebeam, Egnyte, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), and Cosential CRM software.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of Conest Estimating Software preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance