ESTIMATOR

EDMONSON ELECTRIC LLC; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EDMONSON ELECTRIC LLC in Land O' Lakes, FL is seeking a Residential Estimator to bid new jobs and prepare estimates for single and multi-family projects. The role emphasizes timely bids, file maintenance, and organization within a clerical capacity.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, cost accounting knowledge, and experience with NEC code requirements, along with reading drawings and bid documents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in residential electrical projects.
• Knowledge of local NEC code requirements.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and bid documents.
• Five years in the electrical trade preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage bids for single and multi-family residential projects.
• Take-offs and estimation of equipment, labor and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools.
• Evaluate material, direct labor, pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Write proposals/bids.
• Manage multiple bids and monitor bid process.
• Participate in contract negotiations with clients to define scope and quantities.
• Assist purchasing in procurement of equipment and ensure pricing meets contracted costs.
• Meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cost accounting principles

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years electrical trade experience preferred

Job description

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ESTIMATOR

Full Time Clerical Land O' Lakes, FL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 2667

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

TheResidential Electrical Estimatorwill bid new jobs and complete new estimates in a timely manner. Estimators will also be responsible for file maintenance, upkeep, and organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparing and managing bids for single and multi-family residential projects (typically 100+ units).
• Knowledge and understanding of residential electric construction practices and install according to building codes.
• Take-offs and estimation of equipment, labor and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating material, direct labor, manufacture equipment pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Writing proposals/bids.
• Managing multiple bids simultaneously and evaluating changes through the bid process.
• Evaluation of plans, looking for discrepancies and addressing them accordingly.
• Participate in contract negotiations with clients that involve scope of work and estimated quantities and values.
• Assist purchasing agent in procurement of equipment and all pricing is met per contracted costs.
• Sense of urgency with ability to meet guidelines and deadlines.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in all phases of residential electricity.
• Knowledgeable with local NEC code requirements.
• Experience on single and multi-family residential projects.
• Five years in the Electrical trade preferred.
• Skilled in reading and understanding drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

“This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.”