Electrical Estimator — Bid & Cost Optimizer

Staff Electric Co. Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Electric Co. Inc. seeks an Estimator to prepare cost estimates under the direction of the Estimating Manager.

You will communicate with project managers, engineers, vendors, architects, and owners to review scope, options, and pricing of change orders. The role involves reviewing bid packages, analyzing drawings and specifications, coordinating with the project team, obtaining quotes from vendors, and entering pricing into estimating software.

Qualifications

• Electrical field experience.
• Estimating experience in the field.
• Knowledge of electrical installation practices, codes, and electrical equations.
• Understanding NEC, NFPA, and IBC standards related to design and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics, layout drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Team-oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and Accubid.

Responsibilities

• Review the bid package requirements and prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Coordinate with project manager and project coordinator for bid submissions.
• Work with vendors to identify items, issue quote requests, vet quotes for accuracy, and enter pricing into tracking documents and estimating software.
• Calculate cost by analyzing labor, material, equipment, subcontractor bids, and time requirements.
• Organize estimates from start to finish to ensure all bid aspects are accounted for.

Skills

Electrical experience

Estimating experience

Plan reading

NEC knowledge

NFPA standards

IBC standards

Wiring diagrams

Detail oriented

Team player

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Accubid

Job description

Staff Electric Co. Inc. seeks an Estimator to prepare cost estimates under the direction of the Estimating Manager.

You will communicate with project managers, engineers, vendors, architects, and owners to review scope, options, and pricing of change orders. The role involves reviewing bid packages, analyzing drawings and specifications, coordinating with the project team, obtaining quotes from vendors, and entering pricing into estimating software.