Electrical Estimator II: Cost Forecasts & Bid Preparation

Faith Technologies; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is seeking an Estimator Level 2 to forecast costs for field projects. The ideal candidate will be proficient with PC and Microsoft Office, with preference for Trimble Enterprise experience. Education includes a engineering degree or equivalent technical training, and 2–4 years of electrical estimating experience, plus a possible electrical apprenticeship (8,000 hours).

Travel is 5–10%. Schedule is 7 AM–5 PM, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical training.
• 2–4 years of electrical estimating experience.
• Completion of Electrical Apprenticeship Program (or 8,000 hours) and 2–4 years electrical estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently reviews specification information and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Attends job site walk-throughs as necessary.
• Organizes bid components to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Performs takeoffs on screen and from drawings (circuiting and scaling drawings, counting devices and equipment).
• Consults with clients, vendors, foremen/superintendents, and project managers to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Finalizes and follows up on completed bids.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

PC proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Trimble Enterprise familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Electrical Apprenticeship Program / 8,000 hours

Tools

Trimble Enterprise

Job description

Faith Technologies is seeking an Estimator Level 2 to forecast costs for field projects. The ideal candidate will be proficient with PC and Microsoft Office, with preference for Trimble Enterprise experience. Education includes a engineering degree or equivalent technical training, and 2–4 years of electrical estimating experience, plus a possible electrical apprenticeship (8,000 hours).

Travel is 5–10%. Schedule is 7 AM–5 PM, with overtime as needed.