Electrical Estimator

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Solutions Group, Inc. is seeking an estimator to develop cost estimates for routine small projects under direct supervision. You will examine proposals, blueprints, and specs to determine scope and timelines, and create detailed plans with materials, tasks, and schedules.

The role requires ACCUBID experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Word and Excel. You will visit job sites, coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers, and help maintain project logs and progress data.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; degree in related field preferred.
• 2 years related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Must pass background screen.
• Experience with ACCUBID preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine proposals, blueprints, and specifications to determine work required.
• Prepare material orders and other documentation.
• Visit job sites to assess progress and evaluate work.
• Create project plans with estimates, tasks, and schedules.
• Confer with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to estimate costs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Take-off estimation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Degree in related field (preferred)

2 years related experience or training

Tools

ACCUBID

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The estimator is responsible for developing cost estimates on routine small projects under direct supervision for construction as required by clients documents.

Responsibilities

• Examine proposals, blueprints, and specifications to determine the kind and time period of work necessary for a project.
• Prepare material orders and other documentation.
• Visit job sites to assess progress, maintain logs, troubleshoot problems, and evaluate work.
• Create project plans from estimates, and define tasks, schedules, and necessary personnel.
• Confer with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, and negotiate and use local expertise to estimate costs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• High School minimum; Degree in related field preferred; Experience overall - two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Must be able to pass background screen
• Experience working in ACCUBID preferred
• Must work at an intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in take-off estimator planning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask while staying organized
• Self-Motivated
• Positive customer service skills

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.