Residential Electrical Estimator: Bids, Plans & Pricing

Edmonson Electric; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services across electrical, mechanical and related markets. The Residential Electrical Estimator will bid new jobs and prepare estimates, manage bids for single and multi-family residential projects, and perform take-offs to ensure accurate quantities and prices.

Responsibilities include evaluating plans, negotiating scope, and coordinating with purchasing to meet contracted costs while maintaining deadlines and accuracy in all

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing bids for single and multi-family residential projects (typically 100+ units).
• Knowledge and understanding of residential electric construction practices and install according to building codes.
• Take-offs and estimation of equipment, labor and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating material, direct labor, manufacture equipment pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Writing proposals/bids.
• Managing multiple bids simultaneously and evaluating changes through the bid process.
• Evaluation of plans, looking for discrepancies and addressing them accordingly.
• Participate in contract negotiations with clients that involve scope of work and estimated quantities and values.
• Assist purchasing agent in procurement of equipment and all pricing is met per contracted costs.
• Sense of urgency with ability to meet guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cost accounting principles

Organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Residential electricity experience

NEC code knowledge

Drawing/specs/bid documents reading

Job description

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services across electrical, mechanical and related markets. The Residential Electrical Estimator will bid new jobs and prepare estimates, manage bids for single and multi-family residential projects, and perform take-offs to ensure accurate quantities and prices.

Responsibilities include evaluating plans, negotiating scope, and coordinating with purchasing to meet contracted costs while maintaining deadlines and accuracy in all