Electrical Estimator

Taylor Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor based in Chicago is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for estimating electrical projects, ensuring accuracy in bids, and communicating effectively with subcontractors and clients. With a competitive salary and benefits including 100% employer-paid health insurance, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in the electrical industry.

Benefits

100% Employer paid Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (401K)

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction required.
• Proven track record of estimating and securing projects.
• Knowledge in reading plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Estimate various electrical projects including public, private, and design build.
• Draft scope letters with inclusions and qualifications.
• Consistently submit accurate and timely estimates.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Procore

Accubid Classic

LiveCount estimating software

Microsoft Office

CAD

BIM

Job description

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Taylor Electric Company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Taylor Electric Company

To estimate construction projects utilizing all company resources, resulting in satisfied customers, increased productivity and increased profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Estimate various electrical projects whether bid spec, public, private, or design build.
• Perform take offs and develop cost estimates from the drawings and specifications.
• Compare vendor quotes to drawings for accuracy and completeness with plans and specifications.
• Draft scope letter with exclusions, inclusions and qualifications and clarifications.
• Attend required site walk throughs and meetings.
• Communicate with purchasing and subcontractors to secure schedule, scope and price.
• Consistently submit accurate, timely and complete estimates.
• Assist in Electrical Engineering/Engineering Consultation.
• Breakdown estimate by cost codes once project is awarded.
• Work with Superintendent and Project Manager to ensure accurate job transition from estimating to project management.
• Communicate and turnover material budgets, labor hours, schedule etc. and estimating information to project manager upon project award.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years minimum experience with residential, commercial, institutional and industrial electrical construction required.
• Proven track record of estimating and securing projects.
• Knowledge in reading plans and specifications.
• Knowledge and experience in design build, a plus.
• Knowledge of local codes.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to meet client deadlines.
• Knowledge of Procore, Accubid Classic and LiveCount estimating software preferred.
• Works well in a team.
• Works well independently.
• Microsoft office skills, including Word and Excel.
• Working CAD and/or BIM experience preferred.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 100% Employer paid Health Insurance, Retirement Plan (401K), Profit sharing, Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays. We are looking for an individual with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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