Electrical Estimator | Bid & Cost Specialist (On-Site)

Hatzel & Buehler Inc; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hatzel & BuehlER Inc is seeking an Estimator to manage the electrical estimating process from start to finish on commercial construction projects. You will develop comprehensive bid estimates and apply your takeoff techniques to complete tenders.

You will work closely with the Branch Manager and engineers to prepare accurate quotes, analyze quotes from suppliers, and ensure prices and margins meet project requirements. Proficiency with Accubid and Bluebeam is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years work experience (5–10 years preferred).
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate estimates of material and labor costs for the electrical element of the project.
• Prepare and send out accurate electrical estimates and tender documentation.
• Analyze all quotes received for electrical material and labor costs and negotiate to achieve best value.
• Evaluate technical requirements and estimating costs to determine prices and margins of all electrical equipment.
• Create estimates/quotations to potential customers—ensuring the customer and business needs are met and the forecast aligns with requirements.
• Work closely with Branch Manager, Subcontractors, Engineers and Development Managers during the estimating/tender process.
• Utilize estimating software such as Accubid and Bluebeam.
• Evaluate bid opportunities and liaise with potential clients, meeting project deadlines to produce accurate electrical estimates.
• Review project plans, requirements and specifications.
• Review quotes and estimates with Branch Manager and Pre-Construction Manager to prepare recommendations for resolution of project risks.
• Identify and report escalation factors in the marketplace for specific materials and labor rates.
• After submittal, compare and analyze competitive subcontract and supplier bids.
• Ability to substantiate all aspects of final estimates.

Skills

Estimating software

NEC knowledge

Electrical pricing knowledge

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

Job description

Hatzel & BuehlER Inc is seeking an Estimator to manage the electrical estimating process from start to finish on commercial construction projects. You will develop comprehensive bid estimates and apply your takeoff techniques to complete tenders.

You will work closely with the Branch Manager and engineers to prepare accurate quotes, analyze quotes from suppliers, and ensure prices and margins meet project requirements. Proficiency with Accubid and Bluebeam is preferred.