Electrical Estimator
About this role: The addition of the electrical estimator position is an integral part of our continued growth. Our company focuses on the
retail/commercial segment of the industry, both new construction and remodels.
Job Type:Location: - Onsite
- Justin, TX
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Relocation is available as needed
Travel:- This role will be located in office; travel is estimated to be 0% - 25%.
Duties / Expectations: - Perform takeoffs using on-screen estimating software (Accubid Anywhere)
- Develop and maintain a positive relationship with vendors and customers
- Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, schedules, and other bid documents to identify what is needed to complete an estimate.
- Exhibit good time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Prepare detailed proposals and engage clients post-bid to ensure accurate forecasting of potential awards.
- Attend pre-bid or team scope to review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes limited information.
- Notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on select bid packages.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Review vendors' bills of materials and subcontractors' scope letters for accuracy.
- Complete change order estimates for awarded projects.
- Work as a team with other estimators, company divisions, and departments within the company.
- Attend estimating/sales meetings to discuss bid status, and present/solve problems.
- Conduct project handoff meetings and field operations with the estimate after bid award through project closeout.
- Analyze bids and propose value engineer cost-saving ideas.
- Provide leadership, direction, training, and mentorship to Junior Estimators and work well with all team members.
Minimum Qualifications: - At least 2+years of estimating commercial electrical projects in similar types of construction as our core work - commercial new construction and remodels
- Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
- Full working knowledge and experience with Accubid software is required.
- Training is available for the Anywhere product as needed.
- Thorough knowledge of the commercial electrical field and familiarity with materials and construction methods.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Excel, Word) and comfort with spreadsheets and computerized on-screen takeoff programs.
- Knowledge of national, state, and local codes
- Produce accurate, timely, and competitive estimates from bid packages.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience and working knowledge of Accubid Anywhere
- Previous experience in field conducting electrician duties.
What We Offer:- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly Pay
Compensation: - $115,000 - $150,000 for annual compensation.
- Full benefits and bonus program
Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods):To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.
Working Conditions:Work is performed mainly in office but, at times on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions. Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts.
