Electrical Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its team in Newark, NJ. The role requires providing accurate job estimates, reviewing data, and collaborating with project management to ensure timely completion of projects, while offering opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ Years Electrical Estimating Experience required.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks and construction specific programs.
• Knowledge of industry standards and estimating software necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely job estimates and present in clear manner.
• Develop project specific estimates from plans and schedules.
• Coordinate closely with Project Management for bill of materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CAD

PDF

McCormick Systems

Estimating software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Immediate need due to growth, established firm, excellent work environment, and room to grow!

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be qualified, motivated and detail-oriented, and will possess the ability to provide accurate and timely job estimates and present in a clear, concise manner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent.

Responsibilities:

• Have relevant electrical qualifications
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, into unit and man-hour figures
• Develop project specific estimates based on project plans and schedules
• Provides quantity take-offs and Electrical construction cost estimates
• Develops and/or compiles material take-offs (MTOs)
• Evaluates and/or develops labor rates and subcontract costs
• Enters the information into a spreadsheet or database for in an estimate
• Know the price and availability of materials.
• Research wage / equipment rates, production rates, construction materials, means, and methods.
• Close coordination with Project Management.
• Preparation of bills of material and other information for use by purchasing.
• Be familiar with new construction techniques and methods.
• Reviews our work product and provides cost and schedule control
• Additional duties as determined by Superiors

Qualifications:

• 3+ Years Electrical Estimating Experience
• Proficient with basic computer tasks
• Proficient with construction specific programs (MS Office, CAD, PDF)
• Knowledge of McCormick Systems
• Experience with industry standard estimating software
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Monday to Friday (8AM – 5PM)
• No weekends
• Bonus opportunities