Electrical Estimator

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Solutions Group is seeking an Electrical Estimator to develop cost estimates for routine small projects under direct supervision. You will review proposals, blueprints and specifications to determine scope, materials, and timing for each job.

Field work includes visiting job sites to assess progress, documenting findings, and creating project plans from estimates. You should have experience with ACCUBID, and strong Word/Excel skills, plus solid communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High School minimum; Degree in related field preferred; Experience overall - two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Must be able to pass background screen
• Experience working in ACCUBID preferred
• Must work at an intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in take-off estimator planning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask while staying organized
• Self-Motivated
• Positive customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Examine proposals, blueprints, and specifications to determine the kind and time period of work necessary for a project.
• Prepare material orders and other documentation.
• Visit job sites to assess progress, maintain logs, troubleshoot problems, and evaluate work.
• Create project plans from estimates, and define tasks, schedules, and necessary personnel.
• Confer with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, and negotiate and use local expertise to estimate costs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Take-off estimation

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Related field degree preferred

Tools

ACCUBID

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The electrical estimator is responsible for developing cost estimates on routine small projects under direct supervision for construction as required by clients documents.

Responsibilities

• Examine proposals, blueprints, and specifications to determine the kind and time period of work necessary for a project.
• Prepare material orders and other documentation.
• Visit job sites to assess progress, maintain logs, troubleshoot problems, and evaluate work.
• Create project plans from estimates, and define tasks, schedules, and necessary personnel.
• Confer with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, and negotiate and use local expertise to estimate costs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• High School minimum; Degree in related field preferred; Experience overall - two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Must be able to pass background screen
• Experience working in ACCUBID preferred
• Must work at an intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in take-off estimator planning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask while staying organized
• Self-Motivated
• Positive customer service skills

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.