Estimator - Industrial

M.J. Electric, LLC; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a skilled Estimator to lead cost estimates for industrial and commercial electrical construction projects nationwide.

You will develop technical scope, prepare pre- and post-approval estimates, and collaborate with project teams on engineering, construction, and contractual requirements. The role requires 5–10 years of estimating, project management, or field experience in electrical construction, with proficiency in Excel and estimating software.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proven communication, organizational and persuasive interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and Excel.
• BS/BA in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RFP prep, evaluations, specifications and pricing schedules.
• Prepare preliminary estimates from limited information and general scopes.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and resource requirements for electrical construction projects.
• Perform material takeoffs and cost analyses to support estimates.
• Provide oversight and maintain estimating databases and tools.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Persuasive interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Accubid

Job description

Job Brief

MJE is looking for an Estimator to join our team! Locations considered: Iron Mountain, MI | Evergreen Park, IL | Minooka, IL | Crown Point, IN | Grand Haven, MI.

About Us

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry‑leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role - Estimator

We are looking for a talented Estimator that has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for leading the development of technical scope of work and independently developing cost estimates and resource requirements for industrial and commercial electrical construction projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the request for proposal preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedules
• Prepare pre‑approval project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence
• Assist project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements
• Develop detailed post‑approval project estimates based on company standards and site‑specific facility drawings
• Perform material take‑offs and cost analyses to support estimates
• Assist with the development of pricing schedules and weighting criteria for proposal evaluations
• Assist with the development and maintenance of items and assemblies in estimating software
• Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts
• Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates
• Provide oversight, coordination, management support and technical expertise for all aspects of electrical construction projects in the Industrial and Commercial markets
• Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine the cost of the project
• Analyze time, equipment, tooling, material and manpower requirements for each project
• Perform material takeoffs and develop a written estimate of cost to perform the work according to the specifications
• Provide Operations with a detailed cost estimate, corresponding proposal letter and bid form breakout for transition of ownership of the project
• Interface with customers, vendors and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project
• Gather information to determine subcontractor and vendor suitability and aggressively gain the best pricing
• Exercise significant independent discretion in developing project estimates and applying mark‑up and labor factors
• Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions
• Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects
• Select pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposals
• Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects
• Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects
• Properly turns over bid documents to Operations in a timely manner

What You'll Bring

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
• Proven communication, organizational and persuasive interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of Excel
• Knowledge of Accubid or other estimating software programs
• Knowledge of industrial or commercial markets helpful
• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent industry experience (Preferred).
• 5–10 years of estimating, project management or field related experience in the industrial and commercial electrical construction industry (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

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