Electrical Jr Estimator

Jet Industries, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental coverage

401K with company match (3%)

Paid holidays and PTO

Life and AD&D insurance

Jet University training program

Safety-first, family-like workplace

Job summary

Jet Industries Inc. seeks an on-site project estimator to manage electrical installation bids, budgeting, and scheduling across construction projects. You will coordinate with foremen, buyers, and vendors to secure materials and maintain cost controls.

The role requires 6 months to 1 year of electrical experience, basic English communication, and a safety-focused mindset. Jet Industries offers a family-owned culture, benefits, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of electrical systems installation, design, and project estimating.
• Basic Proficiency in English required for safety and on-site communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets and controls to achieve success.
• Train project staff to meet goals.
• Assist the General Manager in negotiating bids and estimating project costs.
• Assist in negotiating materials and equipment purchases.
• Track project changes and report changes to monthly billings.
• Ensure foremen have what they need to meet the project schedule.
• Organize people and materials to meet the project schedule and inform management of deviations.
• Periodically review projects for quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Electrical systems installation

Project estimating

English communication

Job description

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned contractor that has thrived in business since 1977 by fostering an entrepreneurial culture that has led to our diversified construction trades. Our company lives and breathes our core values of Integrity, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety. Join the Jet Family today!

Benefits At Jet Industries

• Affordable Medical/Vision & Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Program 401K Matching (3%).
• A safety-first, family-like workplace.
• Paid Holidays (6 Days) and PTO.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• A diverse internal training program, Jet University, is available to the team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets and maintain systems of checks and balances to manage projects to achieve success.
• Train and organize the project and project staff to meet goals.
• Assist the General Manager in negotiating project bids and estimating project costs.
• Assist General Manager in negotiating materials and equipment purchases.
• Support other divisions and Jet Industries.
• Track project changes and report any required changes to monthly billings to the General Manager.
• Ensure the project is set up and that the foremen have what they need to provide a successful project.
• Organize people and materials to meet the project schedule. Inform the General Manager of any deviations from projections.
• Periodically review projects for quality and client satisfaction. A review of projects in the field will be necessary.
• Generator project punch lists and verify that they have been completed.
• Submit change orders and RFI’s to the General Contractor and maintain records.
• The project, project labor, and material needs, and coordinate schedules with other staff.
• Verify the accuracy of material needs and compliance with specifications.
• Review project contracts and ensure that liens and intents are in place.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum 6 months to one (1) year of experience in electrical systems installation, design, and project estimating.
• Basic Proficiency in English required. Candidates must have a basic understanding of English for safety purposes and to communicate with colleagues, vendors, and contractors on-site effectively. The ability to follow instructions and engage with the team is essential for success in this role.

As an equal opportunity employer, Jet Industries will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Jet Industries also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned, contractor that has thrived in business since 1977 by fostering an entrepreneurial culture that has led to our diversified construction trades.

This same culture has helped us create a cohesive work environment. Our company lives and breathes our core values of Integrity, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety. Our start-to-finish services include heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, engineering, fire protection, and maintenance. Our team completes every job with efficiency, safety, and organization in mind, ensuring the best possible results, every time. You can always count on us to minimize project waste, maintain an organized project schedule, and deliver a high-quality product.