Electrical Estimator

Switch Electric Inc; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator in Gilbert, Arizona. The role involves determining costs for electrical installations and requires at least 5-8 years of experience in commercial construction. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and proficient in software like Accubid and Microsoft Office. Health benefits and a 401(k) matching plan are included.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years minimum experience in commercial construction.
• Proficient in estimating and project coordination.
• Strong technology skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing blueprints to determine wire lengths and outlet placement.
• Estimating type, amount, and costs of materials.
• Updating cost databases to reflect material and labor costs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

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.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years minimum experience in commercial construction, mission critical not required
• Experience with Accubid & LiveCount
• 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
• 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 employees’ contribution each year, to the plan. Eligibility is immediately following 90 days of employment.

We are “Leading the Change” in the Energy Services Industry. Our growth and successes have not changed who we are. We live our core values every day.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.