Estimating Co-Op

Elliot Services; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K w/ company match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Lineman Apprenticeship program

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot) in Lexington, KY seeks an estimating co-op to assist estimators across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and telecommunications construction projects.

You will perform quantity takeoffs and help with pre-construction activities, supporting the bid team and project managers. This co-op offers exposure to detailed costing, coordination with clients, general contractors, and vendors, and the chance to learn using Accubid software while developing professional

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of trades and general construction practices.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract documents.
• Experience with Accubid estimating software (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials and labor related to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and telecommunications systems.
• Manage and coordinate bid information among clients, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare scope letters and project quotations for review by estimators and managers.
• Assist Project Managers during the pre-construction phase.
• Support senior estimators on large and complex estimates.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Reading drawings

Tools

Accubid estimating software

Job description

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

Davis H. Elliot is seeking an estimating co-op to assist estimators in developing accurate cost estimates for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and telecommunications construction projects. This role is responsible for performing quantity takeoffs and assisting with pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials and labor related to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and telecommunications systems
• Manage and coordinate bid information among clients, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Prepare scope letters and project quotations for review by estimators and managers
• Assist Project Managers during the pre-construction phase
• Support senior estimators on large and complex estimates

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the trades and general construction practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Accubid estimating software (preferred but not required)
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: [phone] x1504

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.