Junior Estimator - Industrial

M.J. Electric, LLC; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; 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

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Lifelock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M.J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a talented Junior Estimator to join our industrial team. This role supports cost estimating for nationwide electrical construction projects, focusing on quality and accuracy.

You will review drawings, perform take-offs, assist with scoping, and help develop schedules. We value independence, timely delivery, and strong communication as you collaborate with project teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 1–3 years estimating or field experience preferred; training offered.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs to prepare project estimates.
• Perform labor and material take-offs and cost history analyses.
• Assist in scoping projects for engineering, construction, and contractual needs.
• Develop construction and billing schedules.
• Build historical cost databases and tools for estimates.
• Evaluate subcontractor, equipment, and material pricing by location.
• Attend pre-bid meetings at project locations.
• Visit sites to time-study tasks.

Skills

Independent work

Deadline oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

Outlook

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Mgmt

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

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 job, you are building a career.

About this Role - Junior Estimator - Industrial

We are looking for a talented Junior Estimator who has a passion for quality construction. This position assists in the developing of cost estimates and resource requirements for industrial and commercial electrical construction projects nationwide.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the preparation of project estimates by reviewing drawings, scope of work documents, pricing schedules, and specifications provided by the customer and performing labor and material take-offs and cost history analyses to support proposal development
• Assist project team in scoping projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements
• Assist with the development of construction and billing schedules
• Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates
• Research, contact, organize, and evaluate subcontractors, equipment, and material pricing provided by vendors based on project location
• Attend customer pre-bid meetings at the project locations or customers office location
• Visit project sites to perform time studies on various tasks

What You'll Bring

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
• Must be self-motivated
• Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years prior estimating or field experience preferred, not required. MJE is willing to train with appropriate previous experience in the electrical utility work, heavy industrial work, or past technical training/education in the electrical or construction industry

What You'll Get

• 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