Electrical Estimator (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austinindl; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401K matching plan

Job summary

Austinindl in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator for our North Texas Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting quantity/cost take-offs, developing clarifications, and identifying conflicts in project documentation.

We are a 100% employee-owned company focused on delivering excellence in construction. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance and a matching 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods.
• Proficient in relevant estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantity/cost take-offs.
• Develop accurate clarifications and assumptions.
• Identify conflicts in plans and specifications.
• Distribute bid documents.
• Develop unit costs.

Skills

Estimating experience in electrical construction

Strong math and technology ability

Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities

Education

BS/BA in engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Estimating and quantity take-off software

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry's leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking an Electrical Estimator for our North Texas Division. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities

• Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions
• Identifies conflicts/missing data and obtains clarification on plans and specifications from design professionals
• Distribution of bid documents
• Develops unit costs
• Advances knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials through available resources
• Understands the project/program and its requirements
• Obtain and review proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
• Builds relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)

Requirements

• Generally requires 3+ years of estimating experience in the electrical construction industry
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Thoroughness and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.