Electrical Estimator

Electrical EstimatorJob Title: Electrical EstimatorEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Goldsboro, NCPay: $DOE per yearSchedule: Monday- Friday, 7am-5pmJob Summary: An Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and bids for electrical construction projects. The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, performing material and labor takeoffs, obtaining supplier pricing, and developing competitive proposals while ensuring estimates meet project requirements and company margins.Key Responsibilities:Review electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.Perform detailed material, equipment, and labor takeoffs.Prepare accurate estimates for electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage, controls, and other electrical installations.Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.Develop labor-hour estimates, material costs, equipment costs, subcontractor costs, and project allowances.Analyze project requirements and identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and potential risks.Prepare competitive bids and proposals in accordance with project specifications and deadlines.Use estimating software, spreadsheets, and databases to maintain pricing and cost information.Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and clients to clarify scope and pricing.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalentStrong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.Strong communication and people skillsMaintain a valid driver's license and safe driving recordAbility to prepare a scope of workExperience with pricing, purchasing, negotiating, and preparing purchase orders for materials and equipmentExperience reading and understanding drawingsDetail-orientedExperienced in planning, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skillsSafe work or No work mindset; fully committed to safety and jobsite standards, policies, and processesWate water experiencePreferred Qualifications:Bid ManagementDocument ControlLeadershipProblem solvingPlan biddingTracks potential and current projectsElectrical knowledgeProject management