Electrical Estimator
Summary
The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial work. This role involves reviewing project plans, specifications, and proposals to determine the scope of work, materials, labor, and equipment needed. The Electrical Estimator works closely with project managers, engineers, vendors, and clients to ensure estimates are complete, cost-effective, and aligned with company standards. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of electrical systems, codes, and industry best practices.
Responsibilities and Duties:
· Collect data to estimate costs for current and future projects.
· Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, project managers, foreman and general contractors to discuss formulate estimates and issues found in the bidding process.
· Prepare estimates used by management for the purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
· Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, costs, materials, and labor estimates.
· Confer with project manager on all change orders, ASI’s, bulletins etc., for pricing on all ongoing projects.
· Confer with project manager on small project pricing.
· Track all projects bid and prepare weekly reports for management.
Bidding Functions:
· Attend Prebid’s as needed
· Perform takeoffs
· Send out RFQ’s to suppliers
· Input takeoff into estimating programs
· Review quotes from suppliers
· Input quotes into estimating program
· Update all pricing as needed in the estimating program
· Finalize bid and preparing paperwork for review with management
· Type proposal and send out to general contractors
· Follow up with bids
Pre-Construction Functions:
· Job setup
· AIA schedule of values
· Award of packages
· Assist with material purchases
· Project turnover meeting
Construction Functions:
· Price Change Orders
· Price ASI’s and/or bulletins
Post Construction Functions:
· Post construction meeting
Qualifications/Skills/Requirements:
· Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or 2 years equivalent experience
- 2 – 3 years in construction estimating is required, electrical estimating is strongly recommended
- Strong process and technical knowledge; strong analytical and problem-solving skills a must; solution-focused
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt easily to change
- Team player, ability to work effectively across functional lines
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, organization, and follow-through skills
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Zanesville, OH 43701 (Required)
Work Location: In person
