Electrical Estimator - Build Critical Infrastructure

Elliot Services; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our team in Lexington, KY to prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical and telecommunications construction projects, working closely with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.

The ideal candidate will read drawings and specs, perform takeoffs, analyze costs and risks, maintain estimating databases, and ensure bids are competitive and submitted on time.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of estimating, project management, or construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Knowledge of electrical/telecom construction methods and practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to manage multiple bids.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates for electrical/telecom projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and labor calculations using estimating software.
• Analyze costs, risks and opportunities to develop competitive bids.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost histories and pricing information.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations.
• Develop project scopes, clarifications, and proposal packages.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Collaborate with operations during turnover and pre-construction activities.
• Ensure timely submission of estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Education

Construction management or engineering degree

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Davis H. Elliot is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our team in Lexington, KY to prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical and telecommunications construction projects, working closely with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.

The ideal candidate will read drawings and specs, perform takeoffs, analyze costs and risks, maintain estimating databases, and ensure bids are competitive and submitted on time.