Electrical Estimator

Benfield Electric, Inc.; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Benfield Electric, Inc. is hiring a full-time electrical estimator for their Aberdeen location. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to provide accurate estimates for construction projects.

Candidates must have at least three years of estimating experience and five years in the electrical field. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years as an electrical estimator in residential and commercial.
• At least five years of electrical field work experience.
• Proven experience in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs and gains of construction projects.
• Collect and analyze data for valid estimates.
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Education

Certified electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

Estimating software (Viewpoint, ConEst)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Job description

Summary

This is not a remote position. Candidates must be able to work in our Aberdeen location full time.

The electrical estimator will calculate possible costs and gains of construction projects. You will collect and analyze data according to a series of useful variables. The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytics. You must have great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The goal is to provide the company with accurate estimates. This position reports directly to VP of Estimating.

Duties

• Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project and provide an accurate estimate.
• Select metrics to produce valid estimates
• Visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information
• Review documents or consult experts to collect all necessary data
• Analyze data and produce forecasts
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate parties
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers and quotes
• Foster relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, architects etc.)
• Familiar with all aspects of electrical codes to produce a design and build an estimate
• Other duties as assigned involving estimates and or pricing of any change related to items of a project.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an electrical estimator in residential and commercial
• Experience in electrical field work of at least five (5) years.
• Proven experience as electrical estimator
• Hands on attitude
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• Basic knowledge of estimating software like Viewpoint, ConEst, etc.
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Well-organized and reliable
• Attended a certified electrical apprenticeship program
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Job Type

Full-time M-F 7:00-4:00

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance