Electrical Estimator II — Construction Bids & Pricing

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Spire Solutions, a subsidiary of The Weitz Company, is seeking an Estimator II – Electrical in Des Moines, IA. You will support the estimating team by preparing portions of electrical estimates, handling quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, and cost history with interface to the job cost system.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction estimating with electrical experience preferred, strong math, analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as an estimator in construction
• Electrical estimates experience preferred
• Degree in a construction-related field desired

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze plans/specifications and reflect requirements in the estimate
• Produce complete quantity surveys and documentation
• Generate design development estimates with quantities from plans
• Develop project quantities from schematic plans and elevations
• Solicit sub and vendor quotes and communicate scope
• Ensure full trade coverage and flag gaps
• Prepare bid-day spreadsheets and detailed proposal tabs
• Project pricing using historical data and adjust for conditions
• Review proposals to identify gaps/overlaps
• Prepare final estimate for costing system rollover
• Create cost reports with value analysis opportunities

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Strong communication

Time management

Quick learner

Initiative

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Spire Solutions, a subsidiary of The Weitz Company, is seeking an Estimator II – Electrical in Des Moines, IA. You will support the estimating team by preparing portions of electrical estimates, handling quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, and cost history with interface to the job cost system.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction estimating with electrical experience preferred, strong math, analytical skills, and excellent communication.