Electrical estimator assistant

Efraimson Electric; Bryant Township (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Efraimson Electric in Bryant Township, SD is seeking an Estimator Assistant to join our estimating team. You'll help us put together accurate, on-time bids for electrical projects — working alongside our senior estimators and project managers to learn the ropes and take on more responsibility over time. No estimating experience?

That's okay. We're looking for someone who's organized, good with numbers, and willing to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 0–2 years of experience in estimating, construction, or similar — training provided.
• Good with details and comfortable working in Excel.
• Organized and able to manage your own time.
• Comfortable talking with people, whether coworker or vendor on the phone.
• Willing to ask questions and learn from the team.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs to prepare accurate bids.
• Measure quantities from plans and enter into estimating software.
• Call around for pricing on materials, labor, and subs.
• Keep estimate files and paperwork organized.
• Attend project meetings to understand job needs.
• Prepare permit lists, cost summaries, and bid packages.
• Talk with vendors and suppliers for quotes.

Skills

Detail orientation

Numerical proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Accubid

Job description

Estimator Assistant

Efraimson Electric is hiring an Estimator Assistant to join our estimating team. You'll help us put together accurate, on-time bids for electrical projects — working alongside our senior estimators and project managers to learn the ropes and take on more responsibility over time.

No estimating experience? That's okay. We're looking for someone who's organized, good with numbers, and willing to learn. If you've got a background in construction or the electrical trade, that's a plus, but it's not required.

What you'll be doing

• Helping review drawings and specs so we can put together accurate bids
• Measuring quantities off plans and entering them into our estimating software
• Calling around for pricing on materials, labor, and subcontractors
• Keeping estimate files and paperwork organizedSitting in on project meetings to understand what a job actually needs
• Putting together permit lists, cost summaries, and bid packages
• Talking with vendors and suppliers when we need info or quotes

What we're looking for

• High school diploma
• 0–2 years of experience in estimating, construction, or something similar — we'll train the right person
• Good with details and comfortable working in Excel
• Organized and able to manage your own time
• Comfortable talking with people, whether it's a coworker or a vendor on the phone
• Willing to ask questions and learn from the team

Nice to have, but not required

• Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software
• Ability to read blueprints
• Electrical background

Benefits

• Health insurance for you and your family through Blue Cross, at affordable rates
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match