Electrical Estimator

LiveWire Construction, Inc.; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Performance bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWire Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join the team. The role focuses on detailed electric project cost estimation, using industry guidelines and modern estimating tools to shape bids and profitability.

You will work closely with the Senior Electrical Estimator, prepare proposals, and ensure accurate labor, material, and time estimates while maintaining cost databases and delivering competitive bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related construction management preferred.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA, UL and ISA guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient with estimating software such as ConEst and Bluebeam.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates from design conception to basic design for project purposes.
• Gather proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents to prepare estimates.
• Identify labor, material and time requirements with customer/owner by studying proposals and drawings.
• Use ConEst or similar estimating software to compute costs for labor, material and time.
• Quantify documents in Bluebeam for project quantification.
• Evaluate profitability and advise on subcontracting vs. in-house construction.
• Provide viable solutions to increase project profitability and submit competitive bids.
• Regularly update cost databases to reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.

Skills

NEC guidelines

NFPA guidelines

UL guidelines

ISA guidelines

Blueprint interpretation

MS Office

ConEst software

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

ConEst estimating software

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description – Electrical Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team of Estimators at LiveWire. This individual will bring extensive expertise in electrical estimating combined with proven capabilities and experience

Job Description – Electrical Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team of Estimators at LiveWire. This individual will bring extensive expertise in electrical estimating combined with proven capabilities and experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will possess a strong blend of technical electrical knowledge, organizational skills and expert knowledge of calculating material and labor costs. They must be highly proficient and possess high level of technical estimating skills, including use of estimating software and ability to enhance client satisfaction while delivering optimal business outcomes. This position reports directly to the Senior Electrical Estimator.

Compensation

• $95,000 - $110,000
• Sign-on bonus
• Potential individual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off

Job Duties

• The ability to work proficiently and autonomously on assigned projects, and working with other team members, while reporting directly back to the Snr. Electrical Estimator.
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Work with customer/Owner to identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Proficient knowledge in ConEst or other type electronic pricing software(s) to compute costs for labor, material, and time requirements.
• Proficient knowledge in Bluebeam for quantifying electronic project documents.
• Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct electrical components or sub-contract the construction of components.
• Determining the amount, type, and cost of major commodity materials (gear, lighting, special systems, & further type deliverables) needed for each electrical project.
• Determining the potential profitability of electrical projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions.
• Providing viable solutions to increase project profitability.
• Completing and submitting competitive project bids in accordance with established guidelines.
• Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates from design conception to basic design as requested for project purposes
• Examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures costs data is allocated correctly within the construction environment
• Updates organizational cost standards on a regular basis for new projects
• Tracks market prices for construction costs, equipment, material and labor

Skills / Experience

• Understands NEC, NFPA, UL and ISA, guidelines related to design and documentation
• Area classification requirements as related to design and documentation
• Wiring techniques, color-coding, sizing and de-rating, and insulation classifications
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, layout drawings and wiring diagrams and modify them for optimization
• Proficient in computer software including MS Office and ConEst estimating software (or further type estimating software)

Requirements

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience
• Hands-on electrical construction experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Equivalent, Construction Management, preferred but not required
• The ability to interpret all blueprints drawings (not just electrical)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Detail-oriented