Junior Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

• 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

• 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.