Cost Estimator (Electrical)

OCMI, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision and Life保险

401K Program with Company Match

Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation

Team Building and company events

Job summary

OCMI, Inc. is hiring an Electrical-focused Cost Estimator for our Charlotte, NC hybrid office. You will assist in preparing electrical cost estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and input data into estimating software while supporting the project controls team.

The role emphasizes learning and growth in estimating and related project controls, with a collaborative, team-first environment and a strong commitment to community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of construction industry experience, preferably involving electrical scopes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with take-off software (OST) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture, or 2 years of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and pricing related to electrical systems.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates/models communicating client project goals.
• Perform quantity take-offs with appropriate detail to support project objectives.
• Input estimate data into appropriate software.
• Ensure QA/QC to deliver a quality product to the client.
• Communicate clearly via verbal, written, and graphic formats.
• Research and develop sources/vendors for cost information accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/architecture

2 years construction trade experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Excel

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

At O’Connor Construction Management, Inc., our core values—One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity—drive everything we do. Founded in 1982 and still privately owned, we've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies. Serving markets across Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Technology, and Commercial, we offer comprehensive services including Cost Management, Project Management, Scheduling, and Project Controls. Most importantly, our teams are passionate about supporting each other and making a difference in the communities we serve.

We're thrilled to welcome an Electrical-focused Cost Estimator to join our Charlotte, NC office! This hybrid role offers an opportunity to support the development of cost estimates for electrical systems while learning from and growing alongside a passionate team of project controls professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and pricing related to electrical systems.
• Complete a detailed review of all documentation and develop comprehensive cost estimates/models that communicate the client’s project and strategic goals.
• Perform quantity take-off in a manner and level of detail consistent with the project goals and support the team.
• Input estimate data into the appropriate software
• Assure that a quality product is presented to the client through adherence to the company’s QA/QC procedures.
• Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project’s goals (verbal, written, and graphics)
• Actively research, solicit, and develop sources/vendors for compiling and maintaining the accuracy of cost information.
• Desire to learn, grow, and advance their skills in estimating and various other project controls.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of construction industry experience, preferably involving electrical scopes.
• Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Prior working experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST), or other industry-related take-off software, is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture; or 2 years of applicable construction trade experience in lieu of a degree

Benefits include:

• Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Program with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual
• Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people first environment

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000

OCMI, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. OCMI does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.