Electrical Construction Estimator

Nova; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401K matching

Career advancement opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading general engineering construction company is seeking a full-time Electrical Estimator in Port Orchard, WA. The ideal candidate will have experience in medium-voltage electrical construction estimating and strong analytical skills. This role involves preparing accurate cost estimates and collaborating with suppliers and the project team. Competitive health benefits and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations is important.
• Experience with estimating strategies and techniques.
• Organizational and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate take-offs and comprehensive cost estimates.
• Analyze government specifications, drawings, and schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors for accurate estimates.

Skills

Medium-voltage electrical systems knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Exceptional communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Education

Two to four-year construction-related degree

Tools

Estimating software (HCSS preferred)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nova Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, is an industry leading general engineering construction company with 45 plus years of experience worldwide. Nova specializes in hydrant fueling, waterfront, electrical and utility military construction projects for the Department of Defense (NAVFAC, USACE) and Department of Energy at various National Laboratories. Nova exceeds customer expectations through innovative construction, safety, quality and outstanding customer service.

Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in Rancho Bernardo, CA, Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities.

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

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.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Nova Group, Inc.
c/o Human Resources
185 Devlin Rd
Napa, CA 94558

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