Electrical Estimator II: Impactful MEP Budgeting & Bids

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 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.