Electrical Estimator - Large Projects & Value Engineering

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare

401(k)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to cost electrical construction projects, review plans, and prepare bid proposals. You will evaluate project documents, identify value engineering options, and coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate quotes and competitive bids.

The role involves office-based work with some travel and long hours near deadlines. You should have 5+ years in estimating or electrical industry, a related degree, and fluency with estimating software such as

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of estimating/electrical industry experience.
• BSc/BA in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Knowledgeable with a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation.
• Experience with large mission critical, healthcare, and multi-story/mixed-use projects.
• Bluebeam Review preferred; proficiency with Accubid Classic/Pro and MS Office.
• Accubid Live Count experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal and written skills; vendor review aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specs, bid documents to prepare a bid proposal.
• Calculate electrical construction costs from documents.
• Analyze projects for value engineering and labor/material implications.
• Identify bid document issues and strategies for bid advantage.
• Solicit quotes from vendors, review accuracy and fit to specs.
• Maintain vendor relationships and manage bid progress with stakeholders.
• Prepare bid documents, scope letters, and evaluations with adjustments.
• Assist in budgeting and price development.

Skills

Estimating

Electrical knowledge

Vendor analysis

Communication

Analytical

Education

BSc/BA in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam Review

Accubid Classic/Pro

Accubid Live Count

Microsoft Office

Job description

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to cost electrical construction projects, review plans, and prepare bid proposals. You will evaluate project documents, identify value engineering options, and coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate quotes and competitive bids.

The role involves office-based work with some travel and long hours near deadlines. You should have 5+ years in estimating or electrical industry, a related degree, and fluency with estimating software such as