Estimator - Industrial

M.J. Electric, LLC

Minooka (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading electrical construction firm is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Minooka, IL. The Estimator will be responsible for developing technical scopes of work, preparing cost estimates, and supporting project teams in electrical construction projects. Candidates should ideally have 5-10 years of estimating experience in the industrial and commercial sectors, strong communication skills, and proficiency in estimating software. This role offers growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

5-10 years of estimating experience in industrial and commercial electrical construction.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Develop technical scope of work and cost estimates for construction projects.
Assist with proposal preparation and evaluations.
Perform material takeoffs and cost analyses.
Perform material takeoffs and cost analyses to support estimates.
Provide oversight and technical expertise for all aspects of electrical construction projects.
Interface with customers, vendors and subcontractors to determine project costs.
Attend pre/post bid meetings and present information to clients to win bids.

Skills

Proven communication skills

Organizational skills

Persuasive interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Proficient in Excel

Knowledge of estimating software

MS Office

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

BS/BA in Construction Management

BS/BA in Business Administration

Tools

Accubid

Job description

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 a 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 develop cost estimates and resource requirements for industrial and commercial electrical construction projects nationwide.

What You’ll Do

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 turn 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)

What You’ll Get