Electrical Estimator

Flux Resources; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 68,880 - 92,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Potential travel to client site

Job summary

Flux Resources is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their team, offering competitive hourly rates of $50–$67. This role is available for candidates in Indianapolis, Portland, or Phoenix and involves preparing cost estimates from construction documents while ensuring fair pricing.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and 5–10 years of experience. The position emphasizes collaboration with project teams and strong analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows OS and IT tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates from blueprints and documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and understand cost standards.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on projects.
• Support senior staff and maintain organized project documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Web-based platforms

Job description

Flux Resources is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join one of our clients. This contract opportunity pays $50–$67 per hour and is open to candidates in Indianapolis (IN), Portland (OR), or Phoenix (AZ). The role involves preparing cost estimates for specific disciplines, providing business support to senior staff, conducting budget and market estimates, and performing trade reconciliations using project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs. It offers a chance to demonstrate potential, collaborate with industry experts, and enjoy a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents.
• Understand union and trade construction cost standards.
• Develop final “should cost” estimates to validate trade cost submissions and ensure fair pricing.
• Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget.
• Adapt to a fast‑paced environment and respond effectively to change.
• Source accurate and current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope and build strong relationships with A/E firms and project teams.
• Support senior staff in identifying efficiency improvements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and file structures in accordance with company standards.
• Support cost data library.
• Prepare cost reconciliations between multiple estimates and explain cost variances.
• May need to perform site walks as needed at client site.
• Potential travel to client site.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Role Complexity and Decision-Making

• Work involves conventional practices with occasional complex features.
• Work within a collaborative group and demonstrate ownership on assignments, making sound technical judgments.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to junior technical staff and assist with assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent discipline experience.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in IT tools including Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and web‑based platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.