Junior Electrical Estimator

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Responsibilities:

Prepare complete itemized conceptual estimates in support of negotiated opportunities for private, public and government projects

Deals with owners and contractors to resolve technical and/or value engineering matters during the negotiation and contract execution

Analyze contractual documents and contract modifications to determine the scope of work and scope changes

Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates

Reviews bid opportunities and outline the pros and cons of going after each project for a go/no-go decision

Reviews bid opportunity documents (RFP, Plans, and Specs) to identify critical trades where market bids are needed to bid on the project

Annually review bid day spreadsheet for cost revisions

Assist with the development of estimating procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

3 years minimum estimating commercial projects

Outstanding knowledge of planning, scheduling, hiring, budgeting, and job costing

Deep knowledge of commercial construction materials and methods

Strong management, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills

Ability to perform difficult and complex estimating activities typical to the engineering and construction industry

Ability to work with engineering drawings and specifications

Ability to look at any construction project and break down the entire project into the required individual components (studs, nails, electrical boxes, breakers, control points, registers, rebar, steel structure, etc.)

Knowledge of estimating techniques and take off procedures.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and estimating software.

Knowledgeable in the N.E.C and local codes.

Ability to read and understand electrical, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications

Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written and communication skills.

Knowledge of budget and schedule management.