Construction Estimator

OEG, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer and

pto up to 120 hours per year

7 company paid holidays

Job summary

OEG, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in Boise, Idaho. The role focuses on estimating electrical projects from bid prep through closeout, with responsibilities spanning quantity takeoff, pricing, and proposal development.

Ideal candidates hold a related technical or business degree and have at least five years of electrical estimating experience, plus strong communication and analytical skills. Local travel up to 10% and background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Electrical training program or related degree.
• At least 5 years' experience as an electrical estimator.

Responsibilities

• Quantity takeoff.
• Enter quantities into estimating software.
• Solicit and review vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Review current material pricing levels.
• Review and estimate addenda as required.
• Visit site and/or attend site walk meetings.
• Review bid/construction schedule.
• Draft and submit proposal documents.
• Follow post bid closeout procedures.
• Attend weekly estimating team meetings.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Financial analysis

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Two-year technical or business degree

Construction management degree

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

Estimators provide technical estimation of electrical projects from bid preparation through job close out documentation to the customer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A working knowledge of electrical construction and theory at a level normally acquired through completion of an electrical training program, two‑year technical or business degree or related field; and
• 5 years' experience as an electrical estimator.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated conceptual estimates and financial analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quantity takeoff.
• Quantity takeoff entry into estimating software.
• Solicitation and review vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Review current material pricing levels.
• Review and estimate addenda as required.
• Visit site and/or attend site walk meeting.
• Review bid/construction schedule.
• Draft and submit proposal documents.
• Follow post bid closeout procedures.
• Attend weekly estimating team meetings.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Construction management degree.
• Experience in the construction industry.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution.
• PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter).
• 7 company paid holidays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%).
• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Equal opportunity employer.

Equal opportunity employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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