Electrical Estimator

Enerfab; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerfab is seeking an Electrical Estimator in De Soto, Kansas, responsible for preparing cost estimates for direct-hire industrial construction projects, especially in electrical scopes. The position requires extensive estimating experience and knowledge of electrical construction.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, a strong grasp of engineering documents, and effective communication skills. Enerfab offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of estimating experience in construction, specifically industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with engineering design documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project estimating with all scopes.
• Write Supplier and Subcontractor Requests for pricing.
• Lead electrical estimates and assign tasks.
• Develop construction execution plans and manage indirect costs.

Skills

Estimating experience in construction

Leadership skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Electrical construction installation knowledge

Competence with National Electrical Code

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Journeyman electrician credentials

Tools

Estimating software knowledge Trimble Accubid

Job description

Title: Electrical Estimator

Location: De Soto, Kansas

Division: Enerfab Power & Industrial

Direct Report: Estimating Manager

Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 per year

Enerfab has over 120 years of experience, offering fabrication and construction capabilities to a wide variety of customers for the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial and power industries. Founded in 1901, our company began making sealants and lacquers — including a patented formula for brewer’s pitch — for beer tanks and vessels. Over the last century, our expanded capabilities, project experience, safety record, and commitment to quality have made Enerfab one of the industry leaders in shop fabrication, field erection and construction and maintenance services.

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for direct-hire industrial construction projects, with a primary focus on electrical scopes of work. This individual should understand Enerfab's competitive advantages and effectively communicate those strengths throughout the estimating and bidding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Project estimating coordination with all scopes when leading an estimate
• Write Supplier and Subcontractor Request for pricing
• Lead electrical estimates and assign tasks
• Customer interaction
• Develop and write a construction execution plan as well as associated indirect costs
• Develop manpower loading chart
• Site visits and job preconstruction meeting attendance if needed
• Attend weekly estimating meetings
• Attend and conduct internal review meetings
• Attend and conduct executive review meetings
• Attend and conduct project turn over meetings with operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 10 years of estimating experience in construction with experience with industrial electrical systems
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or journeyman electrician credentials.
• Electrical construction installation knowledge.
• Industry knowledge in commercial, industrial, power, oil and gas, food/beverage/agriculture and/or water.
• Experience preparing conceptual estimates, high- and low-voltage electrical estimates, design-build estimates, square-foot estimates, and unit-price proposals.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with engineering design documents and specifications.
• Competence with the National Electrical Code.
• Experience providing estimate breakdowns to support P6 scheduling.
• Estimating software knowledge Trimble Accubid.
• Possess leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate estimating efforts across cross-functional teams.

Work Environment and Expectations

• Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• When the employee is at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud.
• Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times.

Enerfab is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.