Electrical Estimator - Commercial Division

Kolb Electric; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take Home Company Vehicle

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Competitive compensation commensurate

Tuition reimbursement and electricals

Great career growth potential (Promote

from Within)

Job summary

Kolb Electric, Inc. in Frederick, MD seeks a qualified Project Manager/Estimator for our commercial/property management division.

The role blends estimating and project management, requiring site plan reading, cost projections, and coordination with foreman, engineers, and subcontractors. You will manage budgets, schedules, change orders, and client relationships, travel as needed, and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Reading site plans and understanding electrical and fire alarm systems.
• Experience with project management and bidding software.
• Ability to develop and manage cost projections and evaluate project performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional, first-class customer service.
• Estimate and bid projects in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with foreman, engineers, and subcontractors to define scope.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Project management

Reading site plans

Budget management

Bid/estimation software

Client relationship building

Change order negotiation

Contract administration

Travel to project sites

Driver's license

Tools

Bidding software

Project management software

Job description

• Maintain exceptional, first class customer service

Kolb Electric, Inc. is looking for qualified and experienced Project Manager/Estimator for our commercial/ property management division.

We offer a collaborative work environment that fosters excellent career growth opportunities both professionally and personally, with paths for advancement into estimation, supervision, or management roles within our supportive organization. If you possess outstanding problem-solving abilities, have a keen eye for detail, and are seeking a rewarding career rather than just a job, we are eager to hear from you.

Requirements

• Duties and Responsibilities for Electrical Estimators/Project Managers Include:
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain exceptional, first class customer service
  • Estimate and bid project new opportunities in a timely manor as received
  • Be proficient at reading site plans, and a full understanding of a complete Electrical system and Fire alarm system
  • Be proficient at project management and bidding software
  • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers, peers, supervisors, administrative staff, field craft workers, field supervision, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, and power companies
  • Execute and manage all terms of project contracts
  • Partner with Foreman, Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Estimators to ensure a complete scope of work is defined
  • Monitor and manage all project budgets and costs
  • Develop and manage accurate cost projections and evaluate project performance; update monthly Work-In-Progress
  • Monitor and prepare project schedules with milestone deadlines to achieve
  • Prepare and present computer generated spreadsheets and reports
  • Maintain regular communication and collaboration with entire project team, including Project Foreman, Project Manager, General Contractor, Architect/Engineer, and other subcontractors
  • Prepare and manage communications with General Contractors or Construction Managers for assigned projects
  • Generate new work by developing new relationships and maintaining existing relationships with Owners and General Contractors
  • Recommend methods and/or improvements based on project needs and resource capabilities
  • Review, analyze, and make recommendations on project change orders
  • Offer creative, cutting-edge, and outside-the-box ideas and solutions to Customers
  • Estimate/price and negotiate change orders as required
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and subsequent construction documents to confirm project requirements and opportunities for value engineering
  • Provide attention to detail, efficiency, and integrity in all aspects of the work
  • Conduct and document procurement activities and efforts, including, but not limited to, commodity materials, consumables, necessary tools and equipment, major material packages, and subcontracts
  • Report and resolve customer concerns and/or grievances as needed
  • Ensure job site employees maintain a safe and efficient work environment
  • Attend and conduct meetings as required
  • Hold a valid driver's license and responsible transportation required
  • Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established
  • Travel to various project sites as required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision AND distance

Benefits

• Take Home Company Vehicle
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Tuition reimbursement and electrical licensing sponsorship with approval
• Great career growth potential (Promote from Within)