Electrical Estimator: Big-Impact, Large-Scale Projects

Lighthouse Electric Co., Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Lighthouse Electric Co., Inc. is seeking an Estimator to lead day-to-day electrical estimating for large commercial and industrial projects.

You will develop cost estimates from the take-off phase through bid hand-off, conduct site inspections, and coordinate with engineers, customers, and vendors to ensure accurate bids. The role requires NEC knowledge, experience with estimating software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; travel to various sites may be involved, with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NEC and estimating standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates from take-off stage to bid hand-off.
• Performs site inspections to determine labor and materials needs.
• Analyzes material, labor requirements, and general conditions to complete a project.
• Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings.
• Computes and submits bids.
• Interprets specs and blueprints to determine design intent.
• Coordinates with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers.
• Manages quotation process with vendors.
• Determines equipment needs.
• Maintains up-to-date information in Opportunity Tracker.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Estimating software

Accubid Enterprise

Blueprint reading

Take-offs

Budget development

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

LiveCount

BIM models

Job description

Lighthouse Electric Co., Inc. is seeking an Estimator to lead day-to-day electrical estimating for large commercial and industrial projects.

You will develop cost estimates from the take-off phase through bid hand-off, conduct site inspections, and coordinate with engineers, customers, and vendors to ensure accurate bids. The role requires NEC knowledge, experience with estimating software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; travel to various sites may be involved, with a focus on accuracy and