Electrical Estimator

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is looking for an Electrical Estimator with over 5 years of experience in commercial construction to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves managing project estimates from start to finish, particularly in healthcare, higher education, and advanced technology sectors.

Successful candidates will exhibit strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, as they will collaborate closely with both project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Commercial Construction as an Estimator.
• Prior experience with prefabrication or modular construction highly preferred.
• Field experience a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle project estimates from inception to handoff.
• Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates.
• Collaborate with the project team to establish staffing and project requirements.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Project management

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WinEst

Timberline

Accubid Livecount

BIM tools

CMiC

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical Estimator with at least 5 years of experience on commercial construction projects. This role is required to be on-site at our Surprise, AZ location. Estimators will work primarily on negotiated electrical commercial projects within our core markets: healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, life sciences, and commercial.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission of EIG.
• Handles the project from first estimate all the way through project handoff.
• Looks beyond the information that has been given, asks the right questions, and works to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Acts as a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• Provides aggressive innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead‑times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Makes reliable predictions related to cost and is comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
• Has experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and studies from schematic and feasibility level documentation.
• Prepares detailed estimates and, as the design evolves, develops variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies.
• Assembles a complete presentation‑worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Collaborates with the project team to establish necessary staffing and project requirements.
• Understands unit costs and factors affecting construction cost.
• Prepares detailed instructions to bidders, trade‑specific clarifications, and comprehensive bid packages.
• Has experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and using bid tally sheets.
• Recommends subcontractor awards to the customer/owner and negotiates and finalizes subcontracts with trade partners.
• Participates and often leads the preparation and presentation of cost and budget information to the customer/owner.
• Engages in requests for proposal responses (RFPs) and the formal presentation for a project.
• Engages and develops business with new and existing customers.
• Actively participates in Value Engineering sessions with the project and design teams.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Flexible, detail‑oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Creative and innovative approaches to problem solving on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment, both external and internal teammates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline, or similar), take‑off software (Accubid Livecount or similar), BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc.), project management software (CMiC or similar), or scheduling software (Primavera or similar).

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Commercial Construction as an Estimator, preferably within DPR core markets.
• Prior experience with prefabrication or modular construction highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required.
• Field experience a plus, but not required.
• Experience with Design/Build and Design/Assist projects a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer

DPR is an equal-to-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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