Senior Electrical Estimator

BlackRock Resources, LLC; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) 5% match

Paid holidays/PTO

Job summary

BlackRock Resources, LLC in Canonsburg, PA seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator. This direct-hire role leads a project team and develops estimates from take-off to bid hand-off, with travel to sites as required.

You will analyze labor and material needs, review NEC/low-voltage specs, and coordinate with engineers, customers, vendors, and PMs to produce competitive bids for projects from $100k to $100M+. Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year, plus company-paid health benefits, a 401(k) with 5% match,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• 10+ years electrical construction experience.
• 5+ years electrical estimating experience.
• Experience with NEC and Low Voltage Systems.
• Ability to read specifications and blueprints, perform take-offs and develop bids.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports on a specific project.
• Develop cost estimates from take-off to bid hand-off.
• Perform site inspections to determine labor and materials needs.
• Lead bid reviews and coordinate with engineers, customers, vendors, and PMs.
• Compute and submit bids; produce ROM and budget estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date information in Opportunity Tracker.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Takeoffs

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Accubid Enterprise

Bluebeam

LiveCount

BIM models

Excel

Job description

Senior Electrical Estimator
Direct Hire
Canonsburg, PA

Travel to sites will be required

$90,000.00 – $110,000.00

Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(k) + 5% match, Paid Holidays / PTO etc…

Job Description

• Manage direct reports on a specific, assigned project
• Develops cost estimates from take-off stage to bid hand-off
• Performs site inspections to fully determine the labor and materials needs
• Analyzes material, labor requirements, and general conditions to complete a project
• Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings
• Responsible for leading and directing the flow of information for bid reviews
• Computes and submits bids
• Interprets the specifications and blueprints to determine design intent
• Coordinates with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers
• Manages quotation process with vendors
• Determines equipment needs
• Capable of producing ROM and budgetary estimates
• Maintains up-to-date information in Opportunity Tracker
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering or Technical Training in related field.
• 10+ years electrical construction experience
• 5+ years electrical estimating experience, preferred

Knowledge of

• NEC and Low Voltage Systems
• Estimating software. Accubid Enterprise preferred
• Read and evaluate specifications and blueprints
• Perform computer-based take-offs
• Complete estimates using technology, e.g., Bluebeam, LiveCount, BIM models
• Adhere to department standards
• Assess and quantify risks based on opportunity type
• Estimate projects from $100k to $100M+
• Collaborate on complex estimates with estimating team members
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain composure under deadlines and external pressure
• Analyze risks involved with certain project types
• Confidently discuss and develop budgets based on estimated opportunities
• Prioritize multiple bid jobs
• Effectively supervise as directed
• Comfortable working within a transparent work environment
• Strong computer skills