Experienced Electrical Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical design-build contractor in Denver is seeking an Estimator to prepare bids and proposals for electrical projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in estimating and a degree in electrical engineering. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical Insurance 100% Paid by Employer

Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick Leave & 9 Paid Holidays

401k

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of estimating concepts and electrical installation methods.
• Experience as an Electrical Estimator or similar role in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid documents, cost estimates, and proposals for electrical projects.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Manage outgoing vendor bid packages and proposals.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master or JM electrician license

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Prizm Electrical Solutions, Inc. is hiring an Estimator to join our team in Denver, CO. This position will be responsible for preparing bid documents, cost estimates and final proposals for electrical projects, communicating with clients, vendors, engineers, architects, building officials, owners, contractors, and subcontractors.

Prizm Electrical Solutions, Inc. is a Colorado-based electrical design-build contractor specializing in industrial, heavy commercial, water/wastewater, data centers, electrical service, and maintenance. Our expertise propels our ability to provide innovative construction methods, value engineering, and solution-oriented project management.

Prizm Offers:

• A Full-Time Stable Career Opportunity offering Competitive wages
• Medical Insurance 100% Paid by Employer
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Leave & 9 Paid Holidays
• 401k

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Work within highly collaborative design and estimating sessions with Sr. Account Managers and Project Management to strategize and prepare workflow to create accurate, timely estimates and proposals.
• Efficiently acquire, organize, and analyze bid document packages from the inception of bid opportunity through final price proposal.
• Efficiently and thoroughly understand the RFP documents including project schedule, general conditions, general, misc. and MEP specifications, and construction drawings.
• Compile project statistics including but not limited to identifying the AHJ, Effective Sales Rates, Electrical Contractor Licensing Requirements and GSA per diems.
• Efficiently and thoroughly prepare and manage outgoing vendor bid packages and incoming vendor proposals ensuring compliance with Company RFQ including project specification requirements.
• Understanding bid proposal/construction drawing documents and participating in design build value engineering solutions resulting is cost comparative analysis deliverables.
• Create / revise proposals for the company's current and prospective jobs.
• Create / revise estimates in Accubid estimating software.
• Engage in preconstruction and post bid proposal dialogue with noted stakeholders.
• Participate in project closeout and review procedures.
• Participate in occasional site visits.

Education and Experience:

• Working knowledge and understanding of estimating concepts including the capability to quantify and measure electrical installation means and methods.
• At minimum, a working knowledge and understanding of Accubid (or similar) estimating software.
• Working experience in any one or multiple capacities as an Electrical Estimator, Electrical Engineer, or a similar role in Construction industry.
• A valid Master or JM electrician license will be given favorable consideration for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management will be given favorable consideration for this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Some lifting (up to 55 lbs).
• This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to pay a close eye to detail for accuracy.
• Ability to solve complex problems in an efficient manner.
• Sound organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually.
• Ability to check multiple data sources.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytics skills.
• Very limited opportunity to travel on an as needed basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70-110k per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Along with the usual protocols to protect our employees, vendors, and partners, we've implemented additional safety standards, specifically in response to minimizing the possibility of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Along with CDC recommended guidelines, we've established procedures to reduce exposure and susceptibility. These include providing personnel with appropriate PPE, added cleaning protocols, and encouraging open lines of communication for feedback, questions, and concerns.

Prizm Electrical Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.