Electrical Estimator

This position is responsible for forecasting costs for potential field projects under the guidance of a Senior Estimator, Estimating Supervisor, and/or Regional Estimating Manager.

• Reviews specification information and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Organizes bid components to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Performs takeoffs on blueprints (i.e., circuiting and scaling drawings, counting devices and equipment, etc).
• Consults with clients, vendors, foremen/superintendents, and project managers to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Finalizes and follows up on completed bids.
• Attends job site walk throughs with Senior Estimator and/or Estimating Supervisor as necessary.
• Achieves $4,000,000/year in awarded jobs.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of mediums.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate/conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Healthy, Sustainable Work - Commitment to fostering a healthy, safe workplace in which team members can deliver quality services that best utilize the resources (people, property, and financial assets) of the company and minimize the impact on the environment.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Maintains a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with clients, co-workers, customers, and management.
• Judgment - Ability to formulate sound decisions using the available information.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Systems Analysis - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Well Workplace - Ability to identify and act on opportunities that improve the informational, behavioral, and physical components of work which positively impact individual and team member health, wellness, and safety.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and one to two years of electrical estimating experience

• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Experience in Accubid is preferred.

• Strong mathematical skills are required.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 2. 2+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• 3. Experience in Accubid is preferred.
• 4. Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
• 5. Local or close enough for a short easy move.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.