Electrical Estimator

HardHat Workforce Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to drive their preconstruction strategy in Illinois. This role involves preparing labor and material cost estimates, coordinating with project management, and participating in bid activities for complex electrical projects. Candidates should have at least 4 years of estimating experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. Full-time employment with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of electrical construction estimating experience.
• Experience with large-scale, vertical construction projects.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes (N.E.C.)

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates.
• Assist in bid package preparation and coordination.
• Participate in estimate review process with stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical construction estimating

Project management

Microsoft Office applications

Blueprint reading

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Accubid

Job description

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HardHat Workforce Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by HardHat Workforce Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
• Direct message the job poster from HardHat Workforce Solutions

Position Overview

The Electrical Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. This position will be based at company headquarters located in Chicago, IL.

Join a leading electrical contractor as the Electrical Estimator, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our preconstruction strategy and shaping the future of the most complex, high-profile commercial, healthcare, and government projects. In this position, you’ll lead a talented estimating team, support all bid activities, and partner directly with executives and project leaders to develop competitive, profitable proposals.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
• Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's
• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
• Develop strategies for being awarded projects
• Help maintain and develop estimating database
• Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
• Coordinate with Project Management
• Maintain bid log and report to corporate
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
• Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
• Prepare and submit change orders
• Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location

Position Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of electrical construction estimating experience, specifically for large-scale, vertical construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience leading electrical estimates for large-scale Healthcare, Commercial, High-Rise, and/or Government projects.
• Knowledgeable of current local and national electrical codes (N.E.C.)
• Working knowledge of local electrical codes
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• General knowledge of engineered material costs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Project Management

Industries

Construction, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Building Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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