Estimator

Tutor Perini Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, seeks an Estimator to join the Houston, TX office. You will report to the Chief Estimator and lead engineered estimates for healthcare, industrial, and commercial projects, focusing on accuracy and proactive question resolution.

The role requires 2+ years in electrical estimating, on-screen take-off experience, and strong communication. Proficiency in McCormick and Bluebeam is expected and NEC familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience working for a commercial electrical contractor.
• 1+ year of electrical estimating experience with on-screen take-off preferred.
• Able to quickly learn department estimating systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead fully engineered estimates up to $5M.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and identify deficiencies; assist project team.
• Review contract documents and modifications to determine scope and cost.
• Mentor Estimator Trainees & Estimator 1 staff.
• Proficient with estimating software; NEC knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Estimating software knowledge

Take-off from drawings

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

McCormick

Bluebeam

Job description

Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Estimator to join our office in Houston, TX.

About Fisk Electric

Since 1913, Fisk has been one of the nation’s leading providers for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, structured cabling applications, integrated electronic security systems, and building technology solutions.

During our storied history, we have gained experience on virtually every building type or unusual site condition in every region of the United States as well as the Middle East, Spain, the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean.

Notable projects include Formula 1 and City Center projects in Las Vegas for MGM, data center projects, T-Mobile Arena, UNLV, DAS Projects for 5G services as well as high end retail stores such as Gucci, Fendi, Neiman Marcus and Tapestry.

If it’s electric, Fisk Electric Company has it covered.

E** xtraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent**

DESCRIPTION:

As an Estimator at Fisk Electric, reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to:

• Responsible for multiple systems on Technical, Health Care or Industrial projects
• Lead fully engineered estimates up to $5M
• Understand the concepts and process of conceptual estimates and budgets up to $1M
• Review the scope specified within the proposal and ensure estimates include appropriate scope
• Develop detailed cost estimates and proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; actively assist the project team toward the answers
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
• Proficient with estimating software
• Working knowledge of McCormick and Bluebeam
• Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Review Estimate take-offs
• Understanding and familiarity with NEC
• Mentoring Estimator Trainees & Estimator 1 staff

REQUIREMENTS:

• Four year Construction/Engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related career experience
• 2 or more years of experience working for a commercial electrical contractor
• One plus years recent Electrical Estimating experience with on-screen take-off experience preferred
• Computer literate and able to quickly master and apply department’s computer systems and software

Fisk Electric builds extraordinary projects and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer