Cost Estimator - Commercial Electrical Projects

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 2006, Merit Electrical Group is one of the premier electrical contractors in the Western PA area. We provide the design, construction, upgrade, maintenance, and repair of your electrical, telecommunications, audio visual, security, and site utility systems.

We offer competitive pay and top-of-the-line benefits which include health, dental, vision, 401(k), time off, holiday pay and an environment where you are a valued member of our team.

Job Description:

Merit Electrical Group is seeking an experienced Estimator for our Oakmont, PA office. The Estimator will be responsible for achieving sales and profitability objectives through comprehensive cost estimating and project awards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review estimates for new projects

• Prepare quantity takeoff and qualify vendor/sub packages to complete bids by the required deadlines

• Read and interpret plans and specifications to determine project scope

• Contact vendors and subcontractors to assure adequate pricing for the projects and adequate scope coverage per contract requirements

• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits to inspect existing site conditions

• Create written proposals detailing scope of work as well as any alternates or value engineering options

• Compile bid notes, reports, and overall project summary and provide to the project manager at project hand off

• Prepare change order proposals for awarded contracts as needed

• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam Revu and ConEst Intellibid

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Five (5) years of experience in the electrical construction field

• Previous electrical estimating experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Expert knowledge of electrical materials/methods used in construction as well as local and national electrical codes and regulations governing them

Merit Electrical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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