Construction Project Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

R/S Electric Corp is an Electrical Contractor whose installation and design-build expertise is exceeded only by our commitment to serve and deliver for our clients, including industrial facilities and process, manufacturing, data center, healthcare, pharmaceutical, grain elevators, water and wastewater treatment, power generation, colleges/universities, utility projects and alternative energy such as solar and wind.

R/S Electric Corp is looking to appoint an Construction Project Estimator based out of the Kansas City MO and St Joseph MO areas. This is a great opportunity if you are a college senior, a recent graduate, or have limited experience. Summary The electrical estimator supports our lead estimator and project management team with projects that include design-build of electrical and mechanical systems, low voltage systems including fire alarms, nurse call, voice and data, security, power distribution, industrial plant work, process and instrumentation, utility work, and any associated general trade work typical of the electrical industry. The ideal person will live in, or plan to live in, the Kansas City or St. Joseph metropolitan area as work will be based out of these offices.

Essential Functions

• Manage tasks including quantity take offs of electrical projects, change orders, subcontractor and supplier quotations, review of bill of materials, specification reviews, document control, and process flow.
• Communicate and collaborate with the executive team, project managers and field personnel and perform other duties as assigned or requested for the support of the organization.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science and Management or similar engineering field.
• Excellent organization skills, interpersonal communication skills, and written, verbal and presentation competence.
• Necessary computer skills include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, BlueBeam (or other .pdf editing software), and Microsoft Project (or other scheduling software).
• CAD/BIM is preferred but not required.
• Electrical experience is preferred but not required.
• Completion of, or ability to obtain, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training.
• Ability and willingness to travel to construction sites and to and from St. Joseph and Kansas City as needed.