Electrical Estimator

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Job Summary:

As an electrical estimator your responsibilities will include acquiring RFP's and plans, reviewing project documents for pre-bid RFI's, arranging and attending jobsite walks, preparing detailed material and labor take-offs, acquiring vendor and sub-contractor quotes, and preparing the final cost proposals for customers. This is a great position for anyone looking to join a quickly growing electrical contracting company. We currently operate using Electrical Bid Manager and experience on that platform is a plus. We are open to looking into other estimating platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, review, and interpret Electrical Drawings, related project plans, and specifications to produce comprehensive Electrical estimates.
• Prepare accurate and detailed material, labor, equipment, time and miscellaneous take-offs and estimates required for each RFP and/or project.
• Ability to estimate projects from start to finish of projects ranging from $1K to $5M in electrical scope.
• Must be able to perform accurate material takeoffs.
• Solicit pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Draft scope letters, proposals, and vendor solicitations.
• Qualify vendor pricing quotes.
• Attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, collaborations and conferences with clients and design professionals.
• Respond to Vendors and Clients regarding Bid Inquiries .
• Organize and File Bid Documents.
• Attend Project Hand Off Meetings.
• Attend project weekly meetings.
• Review RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractors and vendors.
• Possess a high level of expertise in all phases of electrical construction.
• Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and contracts and report all variances to the Division Manager.
• Interface with project foreman/supervision on RFI's & change orders.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• 1 Years plus Experience as an Electrical Estimator for an electrical contracting company.
• Experience working in the field as a Journeyman wireman or foreman is a plus.
• Electrical Bid Manager Electrical software experience, or similar applications and platforms, is a plus.
• PLANSWIFT or similar OST is a plus.
• Respond to Customer Inquiries or request for Pricing Alternatives.
• Knowledge and ability to understand Architectural Drawings, MEP Drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in utilizing Electrical Estimating software, Bluebeam, Excel, Building Connected, Procore, and like platforms.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Solid attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person