Electrical Construction Estimator

Nova Group, Inc.; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Group, Inc. in Napa, CA is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with a focus on medium-voltage electrical construction estimating.

The role involves preparing detailed take-offs and cost estimates, analyzing government specifications, and coordinating with suppliers and the internal team to keep estimates competitive and accurate. The successful candidate will read blueprints, apply codes and standards, manage multiple projects, and contribute to the bid process.

Qualifications

• Two to four-year construction-related degree or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical construction estimating with proven strategies and techniques.
• Organizational and decision-making/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and government standards.
• Experience with quantity take-offs and vendor communications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze government specifications, drawings, schedules, and project documents.
• Create accurate take-off itemization of electrical materials and equipment.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal team to develop estimates.
• Estimate labor, material, and production requirements for project costs.
• Participate in site visits to gather data for estimation.
• Develop project resource schedules with the estimate team.
• Maintain updated pricing databases reflecting market changes.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Math & analytical skills

Communication skills

Blueprints & specs reading

Problem-solving

Estimating software knowledge

Education

Two to four-year construction-related degree or equivalent training

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Function: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medium-voltage electrical construction estimating, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Electrical Construction Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate take-offs and comprehensive cost estimates for various construction projects, ensuring that all estimates are competitive and align with project requirements.

This is a full-time on-site position located in Napa, CA.

Typical Duties:

• Analyzing and comprehending government specifications, drawings, schedules, and all other project documents.
• Identifying technical issues in written format to submit pre-bid clarifications.
• Creating accurate, detailed take-off itemization of the electrical materials and equipment required.
• Communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and the internal team to formulate accurate estimates.
• Estimating labor, material, and production requirements to be able to compute the overall cost of projects.
• Minimal travel to participate at certain site visits to gather all necessary data for accurate estimation.
• Working with the estimate team to develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the electrical activities.
• Maintaining database of all updated electrical production rates and pricing for reference. Including the latest industry changes and current market pricing on commodities

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of electrical systems (particularly medium voltage), their typical components, and installation procedures to accurately estimate the scope of projects and potential costs.
• Strong math and analytical skills to compile and analyze cost data, as well as calculate the time, materials, and labor necessary to complete a project.
• Exceptional communication skills to clearly present and explain electrical cost and interface in the entire estimate.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to understand complex blueprints, technical diagrams, and specifications to ensure accurate cost estimations.
• Problem-solving skills to adjust estimates and proposals in response to unforeseen project complications or changes in scope.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations is important. Familiarity with government standards is a plus.
• Experience with estimating software (HCSS preferred, Bluebeam and entire Microsoft Office programs
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work closely with estimators, and other professionals involved in the project.
• Conduct research to locate and make contact with suitable vendors for various work features of each project. Initiate early communication to outside services and resources on key work activities or unique features of the project. Assist vendors by answering questions, clarifying information, performing and comparing quantity take-offs to identify the scope for the request for quotes, and providing them with updates on any amendments or changes. Analyze vendor scope of work and quotations for compliance with requirements and prepare detailed comparisons of multiple vendor quotes.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

Educational and experience requirements include: Two to four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related field experience. Experience in similar electrical construction estimating with proven estimating strategies and techniques, plus successful construction purchase order and subcontract contracts are necessary. Organizational and decision-making/problem-solving skills are essential.