Electrical Estimator (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401K plan

Job summary

Austin Commercial, part of Austin Industries, is seeking an Electrical Estimator for our North Texas Division to lead cost take-offs and bid development for commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of electrical estimating experience, a related engineering/construction degree, and strong coordination with design professionals.

We offer employee ownership (ESOP), comprehensive benefits, and a culture of safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Quantity/Cost take-offs
• Develops clarifications and assumptions
• Identifies data conflicts and seeks plan/spec clarifications from design pros
• Distributes bid documents
• Develops unit costs
• Keeps abreast of building designs, systems, materials
• Understands project requirements
• Reviews subcontractor/vendor proposals and quotes
• Reviews documents for onerous requirements
• Builds relationships with key vendors

Skills

Electrical estimating

Take-off accuracy

Cost negotiation

Analytical mindset

Communication

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

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 . We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. 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, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial .

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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