Electrical Estimator

Rael Recruiting; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical FSA-HSA

Vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Group Life/Voluntary Life

Critical Illness plan

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support cost estimation for industrial electrical projects. The successful candidate will manage estimates, attend pre-bid meetings, and work closely with construction teams. Key qualifications include strong problem-solving skills, proficiency with construction estimating software, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time position offers benefits such as medical and retirement plans and emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-construction and estimating on commercial construction projects preferred.
• Must be able to view things from a construction business owner's perspective.
• Strong construction computer software skills including scheduling and bid management.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost estimate support for Industrial Electrical projects.
• Generate and manage estimates for new bids and ongoing projects.
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings and perform a thorough review of Project Specifications.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Construction methods knowledge

Ability to estimate industrial projects

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction estimating software

Job description

Strong working knowledge of Construction Projects (Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Heavy Industrial), construction methods, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Communicate with Estimating Manager / Superintendents to review a project execution strategy to identify Complexity Factors and Special Equipment needs
• Experience in pre-construction and estimating on commercial/industrial construction projects preferred.
• Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of an industrial construction project, assemble into one budget, and present to owners.
• Must be able to view things from a construction business owners perspective and present accordingly.
• Strong construction computer software skills including the ability to use construction estimating software, scheduling, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications.

Benefits

We have been building a team for more than 75 years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:

• Medical FSA-HSA
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Group Life/Voluntary Life
• 401k plan with Company match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Critical Illness plan
• Whole Life insurance

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Estimating Manager, the Electrical Estimator provides cost estimate support for Industrial Electrical projects. The Electrical Estimator will generate and manage estimates for new bids, pre-bidding process, and ongoing projects to facilitate budget control across all scopes, systems, and assemblies. Estimates vary from conceptual to full guarantee maximum price estimates to lump sum bids. Ability to complete full quantity take-offs to support accurate estimates for all disciplines in a full range of projects.

• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings
• Perform a thorough review of the Project Specifications, Scope of Work and Drawings
• Organize Bid Documents in a Professional manner
• Maintain an Accurate Listing of Estimates and Due Dates
• Formulate and clarify questions during Bid Process to eliminate as many assumptions as possible
• Develop a List of Clarifications and Exclusions throughout the Estimating Process for inclusion in the Project Proposal
• Obtain Competitive Pricing on Materials for the Estimate
• Develop Estimate in a way that it can be reviewed with others for completeness
• Develop Estimate and Takeoffs in a way that materials can be easily transferred into a purchase order at award
• Help to maintain an updated Data Base of Unit Rates for Estimating
• Develop relationships with Key Electrical Suppliers and promote a healthy Competitive Bid Environment within these Suppliers focus on better pricing for estimates
• After project award, support creation of a Buy Out project materials listing to procurement
• Assist on-site Supervisor in submitting RFIs (Request for Information) and resolving design / installation conflicts.
• Prepare estimate presentations, special studies, and estimating documents for projects and client presentations.
• The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of construction methods, and problem-solving skills; good communication skills; and be organized, efficient and responsive to deadlines.
• Communicate with Estimating Manager / Superintendents to review a project execution strategy to identify Complexity Factors and Special Equipment needs

Education and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills are required.
• Experience in pre-construction and estimating on commercial construction projects preferred.
• Possess good organizational and management skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of a commercial construction project, assemble into one budget, and present to owners.
• Must be able to view things from a construction business owners perspective and present accordingly.

Requirements

• Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift
• Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site
• Understand and follow Instructions from the direct supervisor

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Place Safety at the forefront of every task and actively assist the Company in Obtaining Safety Goals
• Promote T E C Industrial in a Positive Manner to all Internal and External Clients / Co-workers
• Operate with Integrity and ensure organization maintains a trusting relationship with Clients and Suppliers
• Ability to work in a culture focused on industrial safety and regulatory compliance.
• Able to work in a team environment
• Must have excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Openly Communicate with Supervisor and Co-workers to ensure Success on every task
• Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities prioritizes his or her responsibilities accordingly depending on volume of work.
• Must be highly proficient with interpreting plans and specifications.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Profile Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions are sedentary but may require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 pounds; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger and motor dexterity. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/printers/scanners/fax machines, phones, filing cabinets, etc. Employee must have the ability to transport necessary equipment and supplies and set-up for meetings, etc. The employee must have a current drivers license and have the ability to travel to various locations at times for various reasons.