Electrical Estimator – Preconstruction & Bids

Aspenational; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance options (

401(k) retirement savings plan with an

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions in New Castle, PA is seeking an Associate Estimator to assist preconstruction and project management teams with estimates, proposals, bid reviews, and cost analyses. You will coordinate take-offs and lead teams on challenging projects, with a focus on electrical construction and planning.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent in construction management or related field, plus 1 year of electrical estimating experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in construction management or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/build and plan/spec estimating.
• Excellent communication skills including high-quality documentation and report preparation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Must have extensive knowledge of electrical code.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plans and monitors the estimating activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work.
• Reviews all bid documents and works with the project manager and chief estimator to determine the general expenses, labor rates, and other costs associated with each project.
• Utilizes estimating software to properly estimate projects.
• Surveys job sites as needed for scope of work and to determine the most cost effective and efficient plan possible.
• Composes estimate documents in an accurate, complete, and professional manner.
• Assists in the interview procurement process, proposal writing for RFPs, bids, and related reports.
• Ensures all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customers and the Companys conditions for satisfaction.
• Works with the purchasing department to reduce the risk of material buyout.
• Works with the design department on design build and design assist projects to assure an accurate and constructible project.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and training to co-workers as needed.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

ArchKey Solutions in New Castle, PA is seeking an Associate Estimator to assist preconstruction and project management teams with estimates, proposals, bid reviews, and cost analyses. You will coordinate take-offs and lead teams on challenging projects, with a focus on electrical construction and planning.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent in construction management or related field, plus 1 year of electrical estimating experience.