Estimator 2 (Non-Union)

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually At Hewitt Young , excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off. Role Mission: The Electrical Estimator builds the possibility by turning opportunities into wins aligned with Hewitt Young's focus and profit goals. Once a project has been selected, this role ensures Hewitt Young delivers precise, competitive estimates that secure profitable work and sets the field up for success. Core Responsibilities: Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to produce precise takeoffs and cost estimates. Prepare and submit competitive proposals. Break down estimates into clear components, communication assumptions, and present a complete picture to minimize change orders. Collaborate with the Chief Estimator on scope strategy, risk assessment, and pricing approach. Work with Project Managers, Procurement, and Executives during buyouts and final negotiations. Support Project Managers to assess job status, scope clarifications and change order support. Estimate construction costs for Public (plan and spec jobs), and Private negotiated work where documents are 50% to 75% complete. Handle projects ensuring detailed and comprehensive estimates. Develop proposals which qualify assumptions, allowances, cost-saving opportunities, and alternates. Work with equipment and material vendors to develop pricing to meet the project needs. Track hit rates, analyze wins and losses, and identify ways to improve. Take ownership of the entire estimate process, the client relationship, the proposal process and job turnover. Maintain accurate estimating data, cost libraries, and bid logs. Attend pre bid meetings, pre bid walkthroughs, and site visits. Strong technical knowledge of electrical construction and related scopes. Skilled in estimating software, takeoff tools, and cost analysis. Ability to interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications accurately. Financial awareness and analytical skills to maintain profitability targets. Professional, persuasive communicator with clients, vendors, and internal teams. Inside sales mindset: Act as the inside sales team by proactively initiating client contact to develop trust.

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At Hewitt Young, we don't just fill roles - we build careers! Above all we take pride in our work. Every project reflects who we are, how we operate, and the standards we stand behind. If you're driven, accountable, and ready to grow, you'll find your place here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hewitt Young