Estimator I

Description

Key duties include collaborating to bring innovation, reviewing specifications and drawings to define scope, preparing and reviewing detailed estimates, and obtaining supplier quotes. The Estimator also itemizes all incidentals, provides comprehensive pricing reviews to the Chief Estimator, explains bid packages to project management after award, and ensures timely delivery of client documents while maintaining organized support files.

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to define scope of work.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using takeoffs and estimating software.
• Validate accuracy and completeness of all estimates.
• Request and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Itemize incidentals such as subcontract work, equipment rental, tools, and supplies.
• Provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing.
• Explain bid package details to Project Management after a successful award.
• Draft timely client‑required documents and scope letters (inclusions, exclusions, clarifications).
• Maintain organized files of all supporting estimate documentation.
• Adhere to attendance policies and the company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Participate in a 401(k) plan with 100 % match up to 6 % and profit‑sharing potential.

Requirements

The Estimator I plays a vital role in the electrical construction process, delivering cost estimates that drive competitiveness, profitability, and growth. This posting is intended to build a talent pool for future openings, with applications accepted continuously and no set deadline.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of electrical estimating experience, solid knowledge of the NEC and local codes, and the ability to read civil, architectural, structural, and mechanical plans. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software, strong analytical and communication skills, a team‑player attitude, and the capacity to work independently are also required.

• Possess 1–3 years of electrical estimating experience.
• Know the National Electrical Code and local electrical codes.
• Read and interpret civil, architectural, structural, and mechanical plans and specifications.
• Understand electrical materials, installation methods, and estimating software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exhibit a team‑player mentality and ability to work independently for extended periods.

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $110,000 annually, paid weekly, and is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness reimbursements, paid time off, a 401(k) match up to 6 %, profit‑sharing potential, educational assistance, and various insurance options.

• Earn a salary of $75,000–$110,000 per year, paid weekly.
• Receive comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tele‑doc, hearing, prescriptions, mental health, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefit from ThrivePass health and wellness reimbursement of $300 per quarter.
• Enjoy 15 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays, including a floating cultural celebration day.
• Access a superior educational assistance program for tuition and internal training.
• Take advantage of company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Optionally enroll in voluntary supplemental insurance plans (vision, accident, critical illness, ID theft, legal, auto & home).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance