Associate Electrical Estimator

Carr & Duff, LLC.; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing electrical contracting firm that values hard work and dedication. This role involves preparing detailed cost estimates for electrical projects, analyzing blueprints, and ensuring accurate cost allocations. You'll work closely with a team to enhance project profitability while developing your skills in a supportive environment. With a strong commitment to professional development and career growth, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the electrical construction industry. If you are passionate about quality work and customer satisfaction, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical estimating experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates from design conception to basic design.
• Regularly update cost databases to reflect material and labor costs.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Blueprint Interpretation

NEC, NFPA, UL, ISA Knowledge

MS Office Proficiency

Estimating Software Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Estimating Software

Job description

Carr & Duff, LLC has been a leading electrical contractor in the Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Area and Mid Atlantic Region since 1958. With over 65 years of experience, C&D has earned a reputation for excellence in tackling complex electrical construction projects with a focus on safety, quality, and timeliness. We now offer services beyond the Mid-Atlantic regions to customers all along the East Coast.

Why Work Here

Carr & Duff is a growing diverse company that rewards hard work and dedication, and we invest time and resources into providing professional development and career growth opportunities. We need top of the line team members who genuinely care about the customer and the quality of the work they produce. C&D seeks to develop strong relationships with preferred customers, and most importantly, we operate as a team.

Job Duties:

• The ability to work proficiently and autonomously on assigned projects, and working with other team members.
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Proficient knowledge in Excel or other types of electronic pricing software(s) to compute costs for labor, material, and time requirements.
• Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct electrical components or sub-contract the construction of components.
• Analyzing blueprints to determine conduit & wire lengths.
• Determining the amount, type, and cost of major commodity materials (gear, lighting, special systems, & further type deliverables) needed for each electrical project.
• Determining the amount of labor required to complete each project.
• Determining the potential profitability of electrical projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions.
• Providing viable solutions to increase project profitability.
• Completing and submitting competitive project bids in accordance with established guidelines.
• Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares cost estimates from design conception to basic design as requested for project purposes.
• Examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures costs data is allocated correctly within the construction environment.
• Updates organizational cost standards on a regular basis for new projects.
• Tracks market prices for construction costs, equipment, material and labor.

Skills / Experience:

• Understands NEC, NFPA, UL and ISA, as related to design and documentation.
• Area classification requirements as related to design and documentation.
• Wiring techniques, color-coding, sizing and de-rating, and insulation classifications.
• Able to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, layout drawings and wiring diagrams and modify them for optimization.
• Proficient in computer software including MS Office and estimating software (or further type estimating software).

Requirements:

• 2+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Hands-on electrical construction experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, preferred but not required.
• The ability to interpret all blueprints drawings (not just electrical).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Willing to work in the city of Philadelphia.

Carr & Duff, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment with no discrimination on the basis of age, veteran or disability status, sex, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion or belief, or gender identity.