Electrical Construction Project Estimator

Zenith Systems LLC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Electric, a Division of Zenith Systems, seeks an experienced Project Estimator qualified in electrical systems to join our Erie, PA team. This role will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial electrical construction projects and collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will takeoffs, use Accubid, Bluebeam, Procore, and coordinate with other trades to ensure bids are complete and aligned with project specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project estimating for electrical construction.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Construction Project Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of project specifications and drawings across trades.
• Prepare scopes of work and markups for subcontractors when needed.
• Perform takeoff and measuring with Bluebeam or Livecount.
• Estimate new projects using Accubid software.
• Review bills of materials and quotations for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with vendors, clients, architects, and engineers to support bids.
• Generate proposal letters with exclusions and clarifications and follow up.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical ability

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Engineering/Construction management degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Accubid

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Keystone Electric, a Division of Zenith Systems, seeks an experienced Project Estimator qualified in electrical systems to join our Erie, PA team. This role will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial electrical construction projects and collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will takeoffs, use Accubid, Bluebeam, Procore, and coordinate with other trades to ensure bids are complete and aligned with project specifications.