Electrical Estimator

Jet Industries, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Industries, Inc. seeks a motivated Electrical Estimator to join their team in Salem, OR. This entry-level position involves estimating project costs, creating bid proposals, and managing trades. The company offers excellent benefits, including fully paid health insurance and a retirement program.

Benefits

100% paid premium health insurance for you and family

Affordable dental coverage

401K Matching (3%)

Paid Holidays (6 days) and PTO

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Diverse internal training program

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating and quantity take-offs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Familiarity with Assemble, BIM 360, or other Revit software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create bid proposals for projects.
• Verify accuracy of material needs and compliance with specifications.
• Assist in negotiating project bids and estimating costs.

Skills

Estimating and quantity take-offs

Electrical scopes of work

Construction documents interpretation

Relationship building

Cost estimation software management

Education

Basic proficiency in English

Tools

Assemble

BIM 360

Revit

Job description

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Are you a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Estimator with experience in Electrical construction estimating? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment? If so, Jet Industries is looking for you to join our team!

Jet Industries Inc. is a family-owned contractor that has thrived nationwide since 1977. If you value integrity, customer service excellence, teamwork, accountability, and safety, you are the perfect fit for our cohesive work environment.

Benefits at Jet Industries:

• 100% paid premium carrier health insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Affordable Dental coverage.
• Retirement Program 401K Matching (3%).
• Paid Holidays (6 Days) and PTO.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• A diverse internal training program, Jet University, is available to the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create bid proposals for projects.
• Verify the accuracy of material needs and compliance with specifications.
• Resolve design issues and questions by involving appropriate personnel. Push for resolutions to keep the project moving during estimation.
• Assist the General Manager in negotiating project bids and estimating project costs.
• Assist the General Manager in negotiating materials and equipment purchases.
• Call for bid results.
• Check material pricing.
• Review project contracts and ensure that the scope of work matches the bid.
• Attend Job kick-off/turnover meeting with PM, GM, and Foremen.
• Evaluate projections with GM/PM throughout the project.
• Periodically review projects for quality and client satisfaction. A review of the project in the field will be necessary.
• Attend job closeout and review meetings to analyze historical data.
• Maintain a historical database.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in estimating and quantity take-offs.
• Ability to work autonomously and/or with trades to develop complete cost estimates.
• Develop details and metrics associated with costing.
• Develop order-of-magnitude pricing on change packages.
• Ability to cost estimate electrical scopes of work.
• Can reference and communicate current market pricing and capabilities.
• Can plan and schedule implementations of cost and change packages.
• Able to use and manage cost packages within costing software systems.
• Able to comment and confirm trade and market pricing.
• Ability to build relationships with trade partners, clients, and consultants.
• Ability to positively engage Subcontractors on change issues without jeopardizing relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Experience with Assemble, BIM 360, or other Revit model engagement software. (preferred)
• Basic Proficiency in English required. Candidates must have a basic understanding of English for safety purposes and to communicate with colleagues, vendors, and contractors on-site effectively. The ability to follow instructions and engage with the team is essential for success in this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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