Construction Estimator

Commonwealth Holdings, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Holdings, Inc. is seeking a skilled estimator to lead cost engineering, planning, and scheduling activities for electrical projects across multiple states.

The role focuses on producing competitive estimates and ensuring accuracy in a dynamic market. You will work with subcontractors, vendors, and project managers to assemble bids, analyze bids for completeness, and maintain an up-to-date estimating database while expanding knowledge of estimating software and project management

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to build relationships across levels.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and computerized takeoff programs.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid or scope review meetings to understand the full scope of work.
• Review and interpret project bid documents.
• Obtain bids from subcontractors and vendors for outsourced work.
• Evaluate bids for completeness of scope, schedule, and specs.
• Understand general electrical design and engineering concepts.
• Assist project managers in reviewing awarded projects and changes.
• Maintain estimating database and keep data current.
• Prepare estimates on multiple projects concurrently.
• Collect data on bids for future checks and analysis.
• Maintain communication with offices, general contractors, suppliers, owners, and engineers.

Skills

Prioritization

Organization

Time management

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Project Management

Tools

McCormick Estimating

Job description

Commonwealth Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of three subsidiaries that deliver comprehensive electrical and technology solutions across multiple states. Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest provides full-service electrical contracting, Confluence Technology Group specializes in low-voltage systems and technology integration, and Rydalch Electric is a long-standing leader in Utah's construction industry, offering electrical construction services for commercial, institutional, and industrial markets. Together, these companies operate across Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah, serving diverse sectors with expertise and reliability.

With a Commitment to Excellence, Commonwealth uses a combination of disciplines, expertise, and our four core values (Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery) to serve our customers with the highest quality of work. We employ hundreds of skilled employees nationwide, so if you are interested in becoming part of our team, keep on reading!

What We Offer:

Employee Ownership:

As employee owners, a key component to our company culture is that every team member has a stake in our success. Your hard work directly contributes to the growth and prosperity of the company, and you share in the rewards.

Work-Life Balance:

We understand how important work-life balance and personal wellbeing are, which is why we’re committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both - because when you thrive, we all do.

Benefits:

Qualified employees are offered comprehensive and competitive benefits package to protect them and their families from the unknown.

Mentorship:

Each new team member is paired with a mentor who provides guidance, support, and valuable insights throughout your onboarding experience and beyond.

Career Development:

With access to continuous learning opportunities and training programs, you can advance your career and stay at the forefront of industry innovations.

Leadership Development:

Whether you are just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide opportunities for leadership development to provide you the tools and support you need to succeed.

Choose the location that works best for you while supporting projects across our growing organization.

Position Summary:

Perform all levels and types of estimating, planning, scheduling, and cost engineering project activities. This position will help lead to the success of our company by producing quality, competitive electrical estimates in an ever-changing economy.

Primary Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required with sometimes limited information
• Review and understand all of the project bid documents
• Locate, notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on outsourced work
• Evaluate bids of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work, schedule, compliance with specifications, or other bid requirements
• Understanding of general electrical design and engineering concepts
• Assist project managers in a review of projects awarded, change orders, and job progress
• Maintain estimating database and keep current and accurate
• Prepare estimates on multiple projects concurrently
• Collect statistical data on projects bid for checking and for future project checks
• Maintain good communication with CECM offices, general contractors, suppliers, owners, and engineers
• Expand and maintain knowledge on all software packages for estimating and project management uses
• Exemplify, promote and foster our purpose of Committed to Excellence through our Core Values of Customers, Employees, Character and Mastery
• All other duties as assigned and required

Required Qualifications:

• Skilled in prioritizing, organization and time management
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to work on a team and build working relationships within all levels of the organization
• Computer literate and comfortable with spreadsheets and computerized takeoff programs.
• Detail-oriented with drive to accomplish set goals

Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Project Management
• Will consider equivalent experience on case by case basis
• Previous estimating experience utilizing McCormick desired, but not required

Preferred:

• General electrical design and engineering concepts. Ability to layout branch circuiting, understanding contract drawings and specifications

CECM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other status covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.