Electrical Cost Estimator (Hybrid) in Project Controls

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

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.