Estimator

Motor City Electric; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting company in Detroit is seeking an experienced electrical estimator to join their team. You will assist with bidding and business development, perform estimates at various design levels, and manage multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have over two years of estimating experience, proficiency in estimating software, and excellent leadership and communication skills. A Journeyman Electrical License is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have over two years of estimating experience in the electrical industry.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel and Word applications.
• Working knowledge of electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bidding and business development.
• Perform estimates at different levels of design.
• Visit job sites to clarify scope and prepare estimates.

Skills

Ability to read and understand plans, specifications and blueprints

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Over two years of estimating experience in the electrical industry

Journeyman Electrical License (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Accubid estimating software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced electrical estimator to join our team to assist with bidding and business development.

• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications and blueprints
• Preform estimates at different level of design (conceptual, design development and construction documents)
• Visit job sites and attend pre-bid meetings to clarify scope and prepare estimates
• Compose proposal/scope letters and submit to customers
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion
• Working knowledge of the codes and standards related to electrical installations
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Requirements:

• Candidate must have over two years of estimating experience in the electrical industry
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel and Word applications
• Experience with Accubid estimating software (or similar estimating programs)
• Working knowledge of electrical installations.
• Journeyman Electrical License preferred, but not required

Preferred Skills/Estimating Software:

Accubid, EBM, McCormick and/or MC2

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Motor City Electric Co. complies with all applicable laws requiring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. As part of this policy, MCE will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or other factors as proscribed by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, pay rates, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment and termination.