Electrical Residential Estimator

Jet Industries, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision & Dental coverage

401K Matching (3%)

Safety-first, family-like workplace

Paid Holidays and PTO

Life and AD&D insurance

Jet University training

Job summary

Jet Industries in Salem, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Electrical Residential Estimator to join our team. You will prepare bid proposals, verify material requirements, and resolve design issues to keep estimating moving ahead.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with cost packages and Autodesk BIM 360 or Revit, and the ability to work independently with trade partners. Join a safety‑driven, family‑owned contractor with a long track record.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of estimating electrical construction (new & remodel).
• Experience in estimating and quantity take-offs.
• Ability to work autonomously and/or with trades to develop complete cost estimates.
• Develop details and metrics associated with costing.
• Develop order-of-magnitude pricing on change packages.
• Ability to cost estimate electrical scopes of work.
• Reference current market pricing and capabilities.
• Plan and schedule implementations of cost and change packages.
• Able to manage cost packages within costing software systems.
• Able to communicate pricing and engage with trade partners.
• Read and interpret construction documents (blueprints, specs).
• Experience with Assemble, BIM 360, or Revit (preferred).
• Basic English proficiency for safety and on-site communication.

Responsibilities

• Create bid proposals for projects.
• Verify material needs and compliance with specifications.
• Resolve design issues and push for timely resolutions.
• Assist the GM in negotiating project bids and estimating costs.
• Assist GM in negotiating materials and equipment purchases.
• Call for bid results.
• Check material pricing.
• Review contracts to ensure scope matches bid.
• Attend kickoff/ turnover meetings with PM, GM, and foremen.
• Evaluate projections with GM/PM throughout the project.
• Periodically review projects for quality and client satisfaction; on-site field review.
• Attend closeout meetings to analyze historical data.
• Maintain a historical database.

Skills

Estimating electrical

Quantity take-offs

Autonomy

Costing software

BIM 360 / Revit

Read construction docs

Tools

Assemble

BIM 360

Revit

Job description

Jet Industries - Immediate Electrical Residential Estimator Needed

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Residential Estimator with experience in Electrical construction estimating? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment? If so, Jet Industries is looking for you to join our team!

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family‑owned contractor thriving since 1977. If you value integrity, customer service excellence, teamwork, accountability, and safety, you are the perfect fit for our cohesive work environment.

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

• Create bid proposals for projects.
• Verify the accuracy of material needs and compliance with specifications.
• Resolve design issues and questions by involving appropriate personnel. Push for resolutions to keep the project moving during estimation.
• Assist the General Manager in negotiating project bids and estimating project costs.
• Assist the General Manager in negotiating materials and equipment purchases.
• Call for bid results.
• Check material pricing.
• Review project contracts and ensure that the scope of work matches the bid.
• Attend the job kick‑off/turnover meeting with PM, GM, and Foremen.
• Evaluate projections with GM/PM throughout the project.
• Periodically review projects for quality and client satisfaction. A review of the project in the field will be necessary.
• Attend job closeout and review meetings to analyze historical data.
• Maintain a historical database.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• 3-5 years of estimating electrical new and remodel construction.
• Experience in estimating and quantity take‑offs.
• Ability to work autonomously and/or with trades to develop complete cost estimates.
• Develop details and metrics associated with costing.
• Develop order-of-magnitude pricing on change packages.
• Ability to cost estimate electrical scopes of work.
• Can reference and communicate current market pricing and capabilities.
• Can plan and schedule implementations of cost and change packages.
• Able to use and manage cost packages within costing software systems.
• Able to comment and confirm trade and market pricing.
• Ability to build relationships with trade partners, clients, and consultants.
• Ability to positively engage Subcontractors on change issues without jeopardizing relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Experience with Assemble, BIM 360, or other Revit model engagement software. (preferred)
• 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.

Location: Salem-Estimating 1925b Silverton Rd NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Jet Industries is an equal opportunity employer and hires without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We also enforce 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.