Electrical Estimator

Pike Electric, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Estimator to lead the bidding process for various construction projects. In this pivotal role, you will prepare comprehensive estimates, manage subcontractor quotes, and assist in budget creation post-award. Your expertise in analyzing bid documents and construction drawings will be essential, alongside your strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in dynamic environments, contributing to exciting projects while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in project planning and execution. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and have a passion for construction, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of project management or estimating experience required.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare labor, equipment, and material project estimates.
• Attend pre-bid job walk meetings and site investigations.
• Assist PMs in preparing change order requests.

Skills

Project Management

Estimating

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Sage Timberline Estimating

Scheduling

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Position Summary: The primary purpose of the Electrical Estimator is to provide all construction estimates to include underground and overhead distribution, transmission, and substation estimates with the information required for submission to the client. Estimating consists with understanding the requirements of the project, visiting the jobsite, attending pre-bid job walks, preparing needed labor, equipment and material estimates, managing subcontractor quotes, building project manpower resource schedules and reviewing the bid with project management, contract administration and estimating from cradle to grave.

The secondary purpose of the Electrical Estimator to assist contract administration with creation of budgets after award of the estimated project. The estimator will work with both contract administration and operations to finalize a construction budget based on the estimate created during the bidding phase.

The third purpose of the Electrical Estimator is to assist operations with the creation of change orders requests (if needed by Project Management) during the lifespan of a project. The estimator is the best resource to assist with the planning and preparation of project change orders based on field management's request.

Essential Functions:

• Review and summarize projects for bidding.
• Attend pre-bid job walk meetings and site investigations.
• Prepare labor, equipment and material project estimates.
• Prepare resource driven project schedules as per client's request.
• Assist PM's in preparing change order requests.
• Must be able to analyze and understand bid documents and construction drawings.
• Prepare takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and gather subcontract quotes.
• Manage subcontract submittals.
• Submit quote requests for materials.
• Possess good written and communications skills ability to make other people understand the complex issues contained in the estimate.
• Possess good problem-solving abilities and evaluate data.
• Possess good computer skills and ability to learn multiple programs, such as estimating and scheduling.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Sage Timberline Estimating and Microsoft Projects is helpful.

Minimum Requirements:

• Post-secondary education required (Business Administration related discipline management, accounting or finance) or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years project management or estimating experience.

Physical Demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company policies.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.