Electrical Estimator

Carr & Duff; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carr & Duff, LLC, a leading electrical contractor serving the Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Area since 1958, is looking for an experienced Estimator to join our New Jersey team. You will prepare and submit competitive bids by gathering proposals, blueprints, and specs; determine labor, material, and time needs; and analyze costs using Excel and estimating software.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical estimating, a related degree, strong blueprint interpretation, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Able to interpret blueprints beyond electrical.
• Experience with cost estimation and bidding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates by gathering proposals, blueprints and specs.
• Identify labor, material and time requirements.
• Compute costs using Excel or estimating software.
• Update cost databases to reflect market changes.
• Submit competitive bids according to guidelines.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Construction management (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

Carr & Duff, LLC has been a leading electrical contractor in the Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Area and Mid Atlantic Region since 1958. With over 65 years of experience, C&D has earned a reputation for excellence in tackling complex electrical construction projects with a focus on safety, quality, and timeliness. We now offer services beyond the Mid-Atlantic regions to customers all along the East Coast.

Why Work Here

Carr & Duff is a growing diverse company that rewards hard work and dedication, and we invest time and resources into providing professional development and career growth opportunities. We need top of the line team members who genuinely care about the customer and the quality of the work they produce. C&D seeks to develop strong relationships with preferred customers, and most importantly, we operate as a team.

About the Role

The ability to work proficiently and autonomously on assigned projects, and working with other team members, while reporting directly back to the Chief Electrical Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Proficient knowledge in Excel or other types of electronic pricing software(s) to compute costs for labor, material, and time requirements.
• Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct electrical components or sub-contract the construction of components.
• Analyzing blueprints to determine conduit & wire lengths.
• Determining the amount, type, and cost of major commodity materials (gear, lighting, special systems, & further type deliverables) needed for each electrical project.
• Determining the amount of labor required to complete each project.
• Determining the potential profitability of electrical projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions.
• Providing viable solutions to increase project profitability.
• Completing and submitting competitive project bids in accordance with established guidelines.
• Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Hands-on electrical construction experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, preferred but not required.
• The ability to interpret all blueprints drawings (not just electrical).

Required Skills

• Understands NEC, NFPA, UL and ISA, as related to design and documentation.
• Area classification requirements as related to design and documentation.
• Wiring techniques, color-coding, sizing and de-rating, and insulation classifications.
• Able to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, layout drawings and wiring diagrams and modify them for optimization.
• Proficient in computer software including MS Office and estimating software (or further type estimating software).

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Pay range and compensation package

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Carr & Duff, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment with no discrimination on the basis of age, veteran or disability status, sex, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion or belief, or gender identity.