Electrical Estimator Commerical

Abacus Corporation; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Estimator to calculate costs and analyze data for construction projects. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to provide accurate estimates, along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will foster relationships with vendors while assuring compliance with electrical codes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as an electrical estimator in residential and commercial.
• Experience in electrical field work of at least 5 years is required.
• Proven experience with estimating and a hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs and gains, analyze data, and provide accurate estimates.
• Prepare detailed reports for project submissions.
• Visit sites to gather essential information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Research methodology

Data analysis

Project management concepts

Education

Certified electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

Estimating software (Viewpoint, ConEst)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

M-F

Approx 7am- 4pm

$85,000-$100,000 per year

The electrical estimator will calculate possible costs and gains of construction projects. You will collect and analyze data according to a series of useful variables. The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical. You must have great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The goal is to provide the company with accurate estimates. This position reports directly to VP of Estimating.

Duties

• Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project and provide an accurate estimate.
• Select metrics to produce valid estimates
• Visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information
• Review documents or consult experts to collect all necessary data
• Analyze data and produce forecasts
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate parties
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers and quotes
• Foster relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, architects etc.)
• Familiar with all aspects of electrical codes to produce a design and build an estimate
• Other duties as assigned involving estimates and or pricing of any change related to items of a project.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an electrical estimator in residential and commercial
• Experience in electrical field work of at least five (5) years.
• Proven experience as electrical estimator
• Hands on attitude
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• Basic knowledge of estimating software like Viewpoint, ConEst, etc.
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Well-organized and reliable
• Attended a certified electrical apprenticeship program
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Compensation:
$85,000-$100,000 per year