Estimator

Overview

Estimate electrical project costs, prepare bids, and support preconstruction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• estimating
• proposal writing
• site survey
• estimation software
• material procurement
• design coordination

Tasks

-Occasional travel may be required. -Composes estimate documents in an accurate, complete, and professional manner. Assists in the interview procurement process, proposal writing for RFPs, bids, and related reports. -Ensure all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customer’s and the Company’s conditions for satisfaction. -Surveys job sites as needed for scope of work and to determine the most cost effective and efficient plan possible. -Reviews all bid documents and work with the project manager and chief estimator to determine the general expenses, labor rates, and other costs associated with each project. Utilizes estimating software to properly estimate projects. -Works with the purchasing department to reduce the risk of material buyout. Works with the design department on design build and design assist projects to assure an accurate and constructible project. Provides coaching, mentoring, and training to co-workers as needed. -Plans and monitors the estimating activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work. This includes collecting quotes from subcontractors, performing estimates, scheduling tasks, achieving goals and standards.

Requirements

• analytical
• estimating
• problem solving
• electrical code
• associate degree
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Has superior analytical and mathematical skills, conceptual estimating, and critical thinking skills. -Is detail oriented with strong problem-solving ability and exceptional time management. -Excellent communication skills including high-quality documentation and report preparation. -Minimum 1 yearofelectricalconstruction experience inestimating, common code requirements, and design/build and plan/spec estimating. -Associate degree or equivalent work experience in construction management or related field. -Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Must have extensive knowledge of electrical code. -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively as part of a team.

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About Archkey Solutions

-Rooted as a modest two-man Sachs Electric outfit in St. Louis, the business evolved into a national powerhouse. -Rebranded in 2017 as ArchKey Solutions, the company embarked on a transformation through acquisitions like Parsons, Sprig, Mona and Total Electric. -Now tackling projects of all scales — from cutting-edge AV and security systems to large-scale electrical infrastructure. -With its shift into integrated facilities and program management via ProKey Facilities, the company seamlessly blends design, installation and maintenance. -It has completed work in supported by bonding capacity, showcasing its reach and reliability. -Typical projects span new construction, retrofit electrical systems, tech integrations, specialty installations and full facility maintenance. -Backed by almost a century of heritage, the firm binds deep legacy with modern growth to serve clients nationwide.

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