Electrical Estimator

Jet Industries, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

401(k) with 3% match

Safety‑first culture

Paid Holidays and PTO

Life and AD&D insurance

Jet University training

Job summary

Jet Industries in Salem, OR seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our nationwide contractor team. You will prepare bid proposals, verify material needs, and resolve design issues to keep estimating on schedule.

Work closely with the GM and project team to evaluate costs and finalize bids for electrical scopes. Ideal candidates have strong experience in estimating, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with cost software and trade pricing.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating and quantity take-offs.
• Ability to work autonomously and with trades to develop complete cost estimates.
• Develop details and metrics associated with costing.
• Cost estimates for electrical scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Create bid proposals for projects.
• Verify material needs and compliance with specs.
• Resolve design issues and push for resolutions to keep estimation moving.
• Assist GM in negotiating project bids and estimating costs.
• Assist GM in negotiating materials and equipment purchases.
• Call for bid results and check material pricing.
• Review contracts to ensure the scope matches the bid.
• Attend kickoff/turnover meetings with PM, GM, and Foremen.
• Evaluate projections with GM/PM during the project.
• Periodically review projects for quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Estimating

Blueprint reading

Costing software

Relational with trades

English proficiency

Tools

Assemble

BIM 360

Revit model tools

Job description

Jet Industries - Immediate Electrical Estimator Needed

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 - Immediate Electrical Estimator Needed

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 nationwide, family-owned contractor thriving 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

• Affordable Medical/Vision & Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Program 401K Matching (3%)
• A safety-first, family-like workplace
• 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.

Location: Salem, OR 1935 Silverton Rd NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Jet Industries is an equal opportunity employer and hires without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We also enforce a zero-tolerance drug policy.

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned, contractor that has thrived in business since 1977 by fostering an entrepreneurial culture that has led to our diversified construction trades.

This same culture has helped us create a cohesive work environment. Our company lives and breathes our core values of Integrity, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety. Our start-to-finish services include heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, engineering, fire protection, and maintenance. Our team completes every job with efficiency, safety, and organization in mind, ensuring the best possible results, every time. You can always count on us to minimize project waste, maintain an organized project schedule, and deliver a high-quality product.