We are expanding and so is our electrical estimating team. We are searching for an Electrical Estimator.
About the Company
Delta Wye Electric is a full-service, industrial electrical contractor, supplying almost every electrical need—from design to maintenance and everything in between—for the industrial customer! Founded in 1980 and based in the heart of southern California, our company specializes in providing power distribution, industrial controls, engineering, programming, panel building, and maintenance services to some of the largest manufacturing companies in the country, especially those in the food and beverage sector.
From the start, our mission has not changed: be the best industrial electrical contractor around by building long-lasting customer relationships and providing impeccable service and quality craftsmanship at a competitive rate. For more information about the company, please visit www.deltawye.com.
About the Position
We are seeking an individual looking to advance his career as an electrical estimator. The newly hired Estimator will report to the Business Development Manager and join the team that is solely responsible for all communication, documentation, and research as it relates to the estimating efforts of the company.
Candidates for this position must possess, above all, superb communication and organizational skills as well as an extensive understanding of the electrical construction industry. A successful addition to our team would be a hard-working, collaborative, honest, fun, and detail-oriented candidate who thrives on deadlines and multi-tasking.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform pricing of material, labor, subcontracting and other related cost for all industrial or commercial projects with or without customer supplied engineering drawings or documentation
- Create detailed estimates with budgets on computerized software
- Accompany Account Managers, Electrical Foreman and/or customer to understand scope of project and walk project if needed to ensure accurate estimate of project
- Communicate with customer on questions or details that may affect the accuracy of the estimate
- Communicate with any supporting trade(s) associated with a potential project to procure accurate quotes
- Work with internal purchasing department to establish best material and vendor pricing
- Develop full knowledge of potential project to be able to answer and describe electrical construction questions relating to the project from start to finish
- Understand and apply the most recent National Electric Code NEC and apply to all estimates
- Write an accurate description of overall project and/or change order scope, work required, major material provided with details regarding working hours and any other details specific to the proposed project that can be used to write or assist in the writing of the proposal to the customer
- Maintain continual training, understanding, and updating of estimating software including up-to-date labor and material costs, and software version updates
- Provide estimates for change orders requested by foreman or account managers
- Provide and submit material requisitions for purchasing specialty project items and materials and assist Foreman in ordering specific material for projects
- Assist in any way possible for the success of any project
Candidate Qualifications
- High School diploma required, college degree or trade school certificate preferred
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
- Estimating Software experience required, ConEst experience preferred
- (5) years experience as an estimator in the electrical construction field
- History of volunteerism, non-profit work
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical and dental plans, 401(k) savings plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, vacation time, and education reimbursements.
Compensation is dependent on experience.
Please send your resume including high school GPA, college major and GPA (if applicable), salary requirements, and a cover letter in response to this ad.'
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Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Electrical experience: 5 years (Preferred)
- Construction estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
