Electrical Estimator for Commercial Projects (Accubid)

Prism Electric, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Referral Bonus Program

Electrical Schooling paid for

Job summary

Prism Electric seeks an Electrical Estimator to join a team delivering cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects. The role involves analyzing drawings, coordinating with engineers and subcontractors, and preparing detailed cost estimates to guide procurement and project planning.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of electrical estimating experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Accubid tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical estimating roles on commercial projects.
• Proven resource management and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in information analyzation and decision making.
• Working knowledge of Accubid and Accubid Live Count systems.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction supervision to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Confer with engineers, designers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost‑effective to construct or sub‑contract components.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain tendering process and contract negotiations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Resource management

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Tools

Accubid

Accubid Live Count

Job description

Prism Electric seeks an Electrical Estimator to join a team delivering cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects. The role involves analyzing drawings, coordinating with engineers and subcontractors, and preparing detailed cost estimates to guide procurement and project planning.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of electrical estimating experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Accubid tools.