Electrical Estimator: Industrial Projects & Bids

New River Electrical Corporation; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Electrical Corporation in Washington state is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will review contract documents to develop detailed estimates for electrical projects and report to the Estimator Supervisor.

The role demands strong takeoff skills, risk assessment, and the ability to coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and operations to meet bid deadlines. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years electrical and/or civil estimating experience in an industrial environment.
• Familiar with materials and equipment take-off process.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates based on specifications.
• Strong mathematical, communication and computer skills.
• General understanding of MS Office with the ability to become proficient in Excel.
• Ability to compose proposals, technical documents, and formal letters.
• Ability to present to diverse groups and communicate with clients, engineers, and internal teams.
• Occasional travel for off-site meetings or business matters.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project plans and specifications and confirms complete scope.
• Participate in customer pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand requirements and site challenges.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing.
• Meet estimating deadlines working independently.
• Perform detailed takeoffs of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Manage bid information flow between customers, contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and operations.
• Create and transmit scope letters and quotations.
• Follow up with customers on proposals.
• Support project managers during pre-construction phase.
• Assist senior estimators on large project estimates.
• Create Project Schedules to define construction workflow and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit accurate bid proposals and supporting documentation.
• Occasional travel for off-site meetings.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Takeoff concepts

Communication

Mathematics

Proposal writing

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

New River Electrical Corporation in Washington state is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will review contract documents to develop detailed estimates for electrical projects and report to the Estimator Supervisor.

The role demands strong takeoff skills, risk assessment, and the ability to coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and operations to meet bid deadlines. Occasional travel may be required.