Junior Estimator

Unity Electric LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Electric LLC in New Jersey seeks an estimator to support the estimating department by performing take-offs, analyzing plans and specifications, and preparing bid packages. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, solicit subcontractor pricing, enter data into project systems, and help ensure accurate labor and material cost projections for diverse electrical projects.

This is a hands-on role in a dynamic office environment, requiring attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to understand and explain take-off sheets for estimating.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs from plans and specifications to determine labor/material costs.
• Analyze blueprints and specs to assist estimating with cost determinations.
• Review proposal specs/drawings to define work scope with estimators.
• Consult with internal stakeholders and teams.
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor pricing for estimating.
• Incorporate revisions/addenda into project documents and attend scope reviews.
• Assist handover to field personnel and bid document preparation.
• Upload proposal letters and enter Job Information into company systems.
• Record estimators notes and assemble job folders for bids.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Take-off interpretation

Customer orientation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate in Science, Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET curriculum)

Job description

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

General:

• Comprehend plans and specifications to perform accurate take offs
• Analyze blueprints and specifications to help estimating department determine labor and material costs
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine work scope with estimators
• Consult with internal stakeholders and team
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor requests for pricing for the estimating department
• Receive and incorporate revisions and addendums into project documents
• Attend internal scope review meetings
• Participate in meeting for project handover to field personnel
• Upload Proposal Letters for estimating department within Company systems
• Enter Job Information in Accubid, Building Connected and Estimating Folder
• Input estimators notes into Sales Card Cash Flow Analysis
• Assemble Job Folders for bid documents for estimating and operations

Requirements:

General:

• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Competency in understanding and explaining take-off sheets for estimating
• Excellent customer orientation and service skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A team player that works effectively with internal stakeholders.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Able to navigate NJ office buildings and construction sites
• Access typical office equipment, access file cabinets
• Ability to locate and report to various remote projects sites

Education/Experience

Required:

• 1 year experience in estimating
• Proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Portable Document Formats (PDF) software, project management software.
• Undergradute in Science, Engineering or Engineering Technology ABET curriculum

Working Environment

• Construction Rooms
• Normal Office Environment
• Frequently communicates with employees and customers verbally and in writing
• Ability to work during weekdays M-F (8am-5pm)

Company Description

About Unity Electric LLC.: 

Unity Electric, a full service IBEW electrical contractor, is dedicated to providing integrated, comprehensive service to its clients, including design, installation and maintenance of complex electrical, telecommunications, life safety, security systems, audio-visual, mechanical systems, and Information Technology projects and staffing. Unity is headquartered in New York, with offices in New Jersey, as well as operations throughout the U.S.

About Equans:

Equans, a Bouygues group company, is the world leader in multi-technical services with offices in 20 country hubs. We design and provide customized solutions to improve our customers’ buildings, technical e