Electrical Estimator

Switch Electric; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric industry is looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator skilled in analyzing costs for various electrical installations. The ideal candidate should be adept in providing accurate bids, reviewing projects, and collaborating with management while having robust analytical capabilities. This role emphasizes precision in estimating and a proactive approach to project management, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals.

Benefits

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Retirement with a 100% match

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of electrical codes.
• 5+ years of experience required in estimating and project management.
• Exceptional skills in reading building plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and determine material costs for electrical installations.
• Submit competitive project bids based on established guidelines.
• Update cost databases regularly to reflect market changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum of 5 years of commercial estimating experience

Tools

Trimble Estimation software

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Accubid

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Job Description

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to determine the approximate costs of various electrical installations for industrial, commercial, and mission critical work. The Senior Electrical Estimator’s responsibilities include getting packages out to vendors for quotation, determining the quotes are accurate, material and labor take off with the use of Trimble Estimation, reviewing the project with the management team, writing bid letters, following up with customers, working with project management to turn projects over once won, help with the submittal process and change orders as needed.

Job Title: Senior Electrical Estimator

Company: Loenbro Mission Critical

Location: Phoenix, AZ or Open to Remote

Pay: DOE – Competitive Pay & Benefits

Job Description

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to determine the approximate costs of various electrical installations for industrial, commercial, and mission critical work. The Senior Electrical Estimator’s responsibilities include getting packages out to vendors for quotation, determining the quotes are accurate, material and labor take off with the use of Trimble Estimation, reviewing the project with the management team, writing bid letters, following up with customers, working with project management to turn projects over once won, help with the submittal process and change orders as needed.

To be successful as a Senior Electrical Estimator, you should be detail-oriented and have sound knowledge of electrical codes. Ultimately, someone exceptional should be adept at reading building plans and specifications and demonstrate outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing blueprints to determine wire lengths as well as suitable outlet placement based on electrical codes.
• Determining the amount, type, and cost of materials and fixtures 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.
• Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct electrical components or sub-contract the construction of components.
  
  

Requirements

• The ability to interpret blueprints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong ability to navigate Trimble Estimation software
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial estimating experience and project manager experience
• Must have good knowledge or the electrical trade and NEC
• Must have good technology skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Bluebeam and Accubid
• Need high attention to detail for accurate estimating and project coordination
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays: 6 paid holidays
• Health Benefits: All employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement: The Company provides a 100% match of the first 4% of employee’s contribution each year, to the plan. Eligibility for the plan begins the first day of the month following 90 days of employment.

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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