Electrical Estimator

Edwards, Inc.; Spring Hope (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off: Vacation and Holiday

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Edwards, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Spring Hope, NC office. The role focuses on estimating all aspects of industrial electrical projects, including pre-construction, bids, budgets, and subcontractor bidding.

You will prepare proposals, attend pre-bid meetings, and coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure estimates meet company goals and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of estimating experience and strong safety communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years estimating and negotiating industrial projects.
• Knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Estimate pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, value engineering, and subcontractor bidding.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for industrial electrical work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and document required data for estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, intercompany teams, and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating & negotiating

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Industrial construction know-how

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Edwards, Inc. is a full-service industrial general contractor providing constriction, fabrication, and crane services. We are currently seeking an Electrical Estimator to work out of our Spring Hope, NC office.

The Electrical Estimator Will Be Responsible For

• All aspects of estimating including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, value engineering, and subcontractor bidding.
• Preparing project proposals and cost estimates for a wide range of industrial projects with a focus on industrial electrical work. Ensure that proposals meet company financial goals and that contractual requirements of the project are acceptable.
• Attend pre-bid meetings with customers and assemble and document information required to evaluate and estimate specific projects.
• Communicating and coordinating with client representatives, other intercompany departments, and subcontractors.
• Assist in evaluation of bid opportunities for potential work.
• Study contract documents and prepare data concerning a project from plans, specifications, and jobsite visits. Including quantities of materials, labor man-hours and equipment requirements. This data will be used to assemble the estimate for the project.
• Bid Document Analysis and preparation of estimates and proposals.
• Plan construction methods and procedures and develop schedules as required to estimate projects.
• Identify any unique quality control or safety requirements for incorporation into estimates.
• Preparing requisitions for purchase of materials in specific projects.
• Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by management.
• Negotiating contracts and change orders with owners and subcontractors.
• Develop and follow up on all work prospects/inquiries in a timely manner and promptly seek assistance from the Estimating Manager when required.
• Coordinating with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Perform all other additional assignments.

Ideal Candidates Should Have

Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• Continually walk/stand on surfaces which may be even/uneven, stable/unstable, and varying compositions.
• Work in awkward spaces and/or positions including confined spaces and climbing.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Essential Requirements & Skills

• Requirements
  • Minimum of 2-3 years estimating and negotiating industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
  • HS Diploma or Equivalent
  • Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
  • Excellent communication skills and commitment to safety.
• Additional Skills
  • Ability to read drawings/sketches.
  • Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software.
  • Computer Skills - Microsoft Word and Excel, Bluebeam, and Procore are a plus.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Health / Dental Insurance
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Holiday
• 401(k) with company match
• And more!

Working conditions may be indoor or outdoor. Schedule may include overtime, overnight, and weekend work. Pre-employment investigations and evaluations may include drug, physical functionality, criminal background, MVR and/or skills evaluations. Pay commensurate with experience/knowledge.

Edwards, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Pre-employment investigations and evaluations may include drug, physical functionality, criminal background, MVR and/or skills evaluations. Edwards, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.