Junior Electrical Estimator: Takeoffs & Bids

Aspenational; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspenational is seeking a junior estimator to support senior estimators by reviewing electrical blueprints, performing material take-offs, and calculating labor costs for electrical projects. This role emphasizes learning estimating practices and cost control while applying industry standards.

The candidate will research vendor pricing, analyze alternative construction methods, and communicate bid details to field operations, with supervision and opportunities to grow estimating skills.

Qualifications

• Prior electrical project and take-off experience.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and ability to interpret computerized cost data.
• Experience with estimating software; Accubid and Bid 2Win are a plus.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or Adobe
• Working knowledge of electrical and underground construction principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical blueprints and specifications to define scope and prepare final estimate.
• Perform material take-off to ensure data accuracy.
• Estimate labor costs considering location, equipment, and other factors.
• Research vendor pricing from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Analyze alternative construction methods to increase bid competitiveness.
• Use cost history to check estimates for accuracy.
• Apply calculations to ensure estimated costs are logical.
• Present bid to Senior/Chief Estimator for review.
• Participate in bid reviews with management to develop estimating skills.
• Communicate estimate details to field operations at pre-construction meetings.
• Maintain project cost files and supplier price data.
• Support other departments to ensure project success.
• Review design options for cost and engineering quality.
• Interface with Project Management for kickoff and execution.
• Maintain library of project job costs for future estimates.
• Follow company safety policy and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical project experience

Take-off experience

Estimating techniques

Cost control

MS Office proficiency

Bluebeam/Adobe proficiency

Tools

Accubid

Bid 2Win

Job description

Aspenational is seeking a junior estimator to support senior estimators by reviewing electrical blueprints, performing material take-offs, and calculating labor costs for electrical projects. This role emphasizes learning estimating practices and cost control while applying industry standards.

The candidate will research vendor pricing, analyze alternative construction methods, and communicate bid details to field operations, with supervision and opportunities to grow estimating skills.