Electrical Estimator

Knight Electric, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Knight Electric, Inc. in the Dallas area is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support our retail and commercial projects, including new construction and remodels. You will perform takeoffs, review bid documents, and prepare proposals to forecast awards. Proficiency with Accubid Anywhere and strong communication are essential to meet deadlines.

Position is onsite in Justin, TX or Alpharetta, GA, 0–25% travel, full-time with benefits and a bonus program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating commercial electrical projects for commercial new construction or remodels.
• Excellent communication with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Accubid software (Anywhere) and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with national, state, and local codes.
• Experience with on-screen takeoff programs and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform takeoffs using Accubid Anywhere and other estimating tools.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and customers.
• Review project plans, specs, schedules, and bid docs to identify needs.
• Meet deadlines with effective time management and organization.
• Prepare detailed proposals and post-bid client engagement for forecasting.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and understand full scope, even with limited information.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, owners, and subs on cost estimates.
• Review BOMs and subcontractor scope letters for accuracy.
• Complete change order estimates for awarded projects.
• Collaborate with estimators and other departments on bids and projects.
• Participate in estimating/sales meetings and post-bid handoffs to operations.
• Provide mentorship to junior estimators and support the team.

Skills

Estimating experience

Vendor & client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Electrical Estimator

About this role:

The addition of the electrical estimator position is an integral part of our continued growth. Our company focuses on the retail/commercial segment of the industry, both new construction and remodels.

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Location:

• Onsite
  • Justin, TX or Alpharetta, GA
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Travel:

• This role will be located in office; travel is estimated to be 0% - 25%.

Duties / Expectations:

• Perform takeoffs using on-screen estimating software (Accubid Anywhere)
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with vendors and customers
• Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, schedules, and other bid documents to identify what is needed to complete an estimate.
• Exhibit good time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Prepare detailed proposals and engage clients post-bid to ensure accurate forecasting of potential awards.
• Attend pre-bid or team scope to review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes limited information.
• Notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on select bid packages.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review vendors’ bills of materials and subcontractors’ scope letters for accuracy.
• Complete change order estimates for awarded projects.
• Work as a team with other estimators, company divisions, and departments within the company.
• Attend estimating/sales meetings to discuss bid status, and present/solve problems.
• Conduct project handoff meetings and field operations with the estimate after bid award through project closeout.
• Analyze bids and propose value engineer cost-saving ideas.
• Provide leadership, direction, training, and mentorship to Junior Estimators and work well with all team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2+ years of estimating commercial electrical projects in similar types of construction as our core work – commercial new construction and remodels
• Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Full working knowledge and experience with Accubid software is required.
  • Training is available for the Anywhere product as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of the commercial electrical field and familiarity with materials and construction methods.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Excel, Word) and comfort with spreadsheets and computerized on-screen takeoff programs.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local codes
• Produce accurate, timely, and competitive estimates from bid packages.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and working knowledge of Accubid Anywhere
• Previous experience in field conducting electrician duties.

What We Offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay

Compensation:

• $115,000 - $150,000 for annual compensation.
• Full benefits and bonus program

Requirements (Physical requirements will vary between job sites and peak periods):

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications. Employee is expected to follow these and other job-related instructions, policies, processes, and procedures.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed mainly in office but, at times on construction sites in a variety of weather conditions. Shifts and hours vary by project but will include night and weekend shifts.