Associate Electrical Estimator

Dubak Electrical; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits, including Med/

Dental

Vision

Life

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Training Reimbursement Program

Positive Work/Life Balance

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Dubak Electrical Group is seeking an Associate Electrical Estimator to support growing project bids. This role emphasizes organization, strong math skills, teamwork, and meeting deadlines while learning to complete accurate estimates within bid cycles for projects ranging from several million to over a hundred million dollars.

Candidates will assist with detailed cost estimates, learn Accubid software, and develop technical writing for proposals, scope documents, and client presentations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or related field work is preferred.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, Construction Management degree, or related field work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and compiling detailed, accurate cost estimates.
• Learn and apply Accubid estimating software basics.
• Develop technical writing for proposals, scope of work, and client presentations.
• Coordinate installation methods to prevent interference between electrical, mechanical, and civil works.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to estimate costs and resolve issues proactively.
• Gain understanding of project scheduling and manpower loading.

Skills

Estimating

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Math skills

Communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Dubak Electrical Group has an opening for an Associate Electrical Estimator due to our company's growth. A strong predictor of success for an Associate Electrical Estimator would be to be organized, have excellent math skills, work well within a team, meet deadlines consistently, and have a desire to grow a career in the construction industry. An Associate Electrical Estimator will need to learn how to complete accurate estimates within the required bid cycles. Working knowledge of construction, design, finance, and some project management would be preferred. Project estimates will typically range from $5 million to $100 million.

The below is a summary of job expectations for the position:

• Assist with creating and compiling detailed, accurate cost estimates
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn Accubid estimating software
• Good technical writing skills are required, specifically noting constructionproposal documents, scope of work documents, and client presentationpackages
• Learn and understand the importance of Industrial Electrical Job Costing and Tracking
• Working knowledge with Electrical (General), Mechanical (General), PipeWork (General), Civil Work (General), Structural Work (General, Prefabrication/Manufacturing (General) is preferred, but not required
• Organized with the ability to coordinate multiple craft labor resources, as needed
• Assist or have the ability to understand and coordinate installationmethods of civil, mechanical, and electrical works, as to prevent physicalinterference of the final installed product between the three installationtypes
• Partner with Project Managers and collaborate on estimating costs and resolve anyissues proactively
• A general understanding or ability to learn project scheduling and man-power loading
• A general understanding or ability to learn industrial electrical estimating methods in the areas,including Power, Control, Automation, Instrumentation, Lighting, Contract Maintenance, Data/Voice, Fiber Optic Wiring, Project Management
• Desire to learn and participate in continuing education throughinter-company training, seminars, and select university resource training as directed, provided, and requested by the company, at the company's expense
• Ability to accurately review and approve cost proposals and meaningfulvalue engineering analysis for clients without sacrificing safety or quality
• Self-starter, takes initiative to be proactive and complete projects within bid time constraints(time management)
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines consistently

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, among many other optional insurances
• (6) Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Training Reimbursement Program
• Positive Work/Life Balance
• Opportunity for Advancement

Education/Experience:

• 3-5 years of work experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or related field work is preferred
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, Construction Management degree, or related field work is preferred

Dubak Electrical Group, LLC and its Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.