Estimator

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC in Allentown, PA is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support preconstruction and project management teams with estimates, bid reviews, and value analysis. The role requires coordinating take-offs, reviewing bid documents, and preparing professional estimates for challenging electrical projects.

You'll work with subcontractors and design teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to contract terms while contributing to project success and cost effectiveness.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and monitors the estimating activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work.
• Reviews bid documents and determines general expenses, labor rates, and other costs.
• Utilizes estimating software to properly estimate projects.
• Surveys job sites as needed for scope and cost efficiency.
• Composes estimate documents in a complete and professional manner.
• Assist in procurement interviews, proposals, bids, and reports.
• Ensure estimates meet customer and company conditions for satisfaction.
• Work with purchasing to reduce material buyout risk and collaborate with design teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in construction management or related field

Job description

Description

ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR
This position is based out of our Allentown, PA office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.
We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

As an Electrical Estimator, you will assist the preconstruction and project management teams with preconstruction services including preparation of estimates, proposal and bid reviews, document reviews, cost value analysis, cost and systems review, analysis and comparisons, historical evaluations, and bid processes. Our Estimators play a key role in coordinating estimate take-offs and leading teams on some of the industry's most challenging projects.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Has superior analytical and mathematical skills, conceptual estimating, and critical thinking skills.
• Is detail oriented with strong problem-solving ability and exceptional time management.

Day in the Life

• Plans and monitors the estimating activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work. This includes collecting quotes from subcontractors, performing estimates, scheduling tasks, achieving goals and standards.
• Reviews all bid documents and work 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.
• Ensure all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customer’s and the Company’s 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.

Minimum 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.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affimative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.