Electrical Estimator II

STRM Recruiting; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life & disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid holidays, vacation & personal PTO

Training & professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

STRM is hiring for a mechanical construction estimating role in Carrollton, TX. The candidate will prepare preliminary budgets and detailed estimates for small to medium-size projects, with emphasis on take-offs, cost pricing, and bid package development.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least 3 years of experience in mechanical estimating, strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency with cost data and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical construction estimating
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Solid ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Solid ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Solid knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Solid ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios and prorations
• Solid drafting skills
• Solid Excel and Word skills

Responsibilities

• Analyzes drawings and uses applicable software to perform material take-offs for detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing
• Performs basic red-lining of documents as needed
• Assists with developing project updates and bid package estimate documents’ comparison; Tracks and adjusts quantities as needed
• Solicits subcontractor bids and partners with vendors to build relationships and obtain quotes
• Reviews RFPs, Basis of Design and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Presents information and responds to questions from internal departments

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Analytical skills

Cost data interpretation

Specs & drawings comprehension

Excel & Word

Drafting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or trade school equivalent

Job description

STRM is hiring for one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Since 1949, they have put their people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

Position Summary

Prepares preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates generally for small to medium-size projects with experience generally in specific trade.

Position Details

• Analyzesdrawings anduses applicable software toperform material take-offsfor detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing.
• Performs basic red-lining of documents as needed.
• Assists with developing project updates and bid package estimate documents’ comparison. Tracks and adjusts quantities as needed. Resolves discrepancies.
• Solicits subcontractor bids and partners with vendors to build relationships and obtain quotes.
• Reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs), Basis of Design and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Presents information and responds to questions from internal departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and or related experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical construction estimating
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Solidanalytical skills
• Solid ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Solid ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Solidknowledge of construction costs and principles
• Solidability to perform mathematical calculations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and prorations to practical situations
• Soliddrafting skills
• Solid Excel and Word skills

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with50% company match (no cap)and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance(100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

Paid parental leave

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits