Electrical Estimator II - Construction Bids & Costing

The Weitz Company

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package with HSA/FSA

Employer-Paid Disability

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

Spire Solutions, a subsidiary of The Weitz Company, seeks an Estimator II – Electrical in Des Moines, IA. You will support the estimating team by preparing electrical estimates for construction projects and handling quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, and cost history compilation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in estimation, strong math and communication skills, and familiarity with Procore and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry.
Experience with electrical estimates is highly preferred.
Degree in a construction-related field is desired.

Responsibilities

Read and analyze technical plans/specifications and incorporate requirements into the estimate.
Produce reliable quantity surveys of assigned items with documentation.
Generate design development estimates with quantities based on plans.
Assist in developing complete project quantities from schematic plans.
Solicit sub and vendor pricing, communicate scope clearly.
Ensure complete trade coverage and flag potential shortfalls.
Prepare bid-day spreadsheets and proposal tabs (Bid Tickets).
Project pricing based on historical data and adjust for project conditions.
Review proposals to identify gaps and overlaps in scope.
Prepare final estimate for rollover to job cost system and cost management.