Senior Electrical Estimator

Inpwr, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) company match

30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years

Job summary

InPwr, Inc. is searching for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This role involves analyzing construction blueprints to estimate costs and working closely with clients on contracts.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of electrical estimating experience and familiarity with Accubid software. InPwr offers competitive benefits including paid vacation, insurance, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of electrical industry estimating experience preferred.
• Experience in large commercial, industrial, or water treatment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code and electrical theory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze construction blueprints for materials and labor costs.
• Create/revise estimates, proposals, and change orders.
• Identify project cost trends for management assistance.

Skills

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills

Strong computer skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Effective time management

Team leadership

Education

Associates or bachelor’s degree in related field

Electrical Journeyman’s License

Tools

Electrical estimating software (Accubid)

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

InPwr, Inc. is looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our dynamic team!

Location

Indianapolis, IN, Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC (this is not a remote position)

Summary

The Sr. Estimator will analyze construction blueprints to determine the quantity and cost of materials and fixtures needed as well as the amount of labor required to complete each bid and work with the customers to receive contracts. The estimator will also help implement measures to increase the Company’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
• Paid vacation & holidays
• 401(k) company match
• 30‑day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Highly competitive salary
• Relocation Assistance: A competitive relocation package is available for candidates open to relocating to Indianapolis, Indiana, Denver, Colorado or Charlotte, North Carolina

Education & Experience

• Minimum (8) years of electrical industry estimating experience.
• Experience in large commercial, industrial, or water treatment is preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical estimating software such as Accubid.
• An associates or bachelor’s degree in related field or an Electrical Journeyman’s License.

Position Qualifications (minimum)

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• An associates or bachelor’s degree in related field or an Electrical Journeyman’s License.
• Strong computer skills, to include Microsoft office products and Bluebeam, with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code and electrical theory.
• Proficient skills in reading construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and data sheets.
• Experience in layout of electrical equipment and systems, including design/build concepts such as electrical one‑lines and feeder/branch circuit analysis.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, to include excellent verbal and written communication.
• Problem‑solving capabilities to identify and resolve problems in an analytical and timely matter, by skillfully analyzing and providing alternative solutions.
• Effective time management through proper planning, organization, and ability to handle multiple initiatives at the same time.
• Be a team leader, balancing both individual and team responsibilities, with the overall success of the bid prioritized.
• Self‑motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in InPwr’s business strategies.
• Ability to travel scheduled or unscheduled on a limited basis.

Essential Functions

• Create/revise estimates, proposals, and change orders for current and prospective jobs.
• Work with business development and project management to build proposals that include accuracy in labor, time, and materials.
• Identify project cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvements across projects and team.
• Responsible for project handoff between estimating and project management once project is awarded.
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Review supplier quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
• Perform takeoff for individually assigned projects.
• Oversee all takeoff for team lead projects.
• Lead team bids by fully understanding the RFP and bid documents and delegating tasks to other team members based on experience & ability.
• Lead design/build bids by understanding the RFP and bid documents and be able to identify and quantify project unknowns or ambiguities.
• Train new estimators in the strategies and processes of the estimating department.
• Weekly outreach and follow‑up on pending bids.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working/ Environment/ Physical Demands: This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.

EEO, Drug Free Workplace

InPwr, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and drug screening. Smoke‑free workplace. Drug‑free work environment according to Federal Law.

InPwr Inc is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Our hiring process includes drug & alcohol screening, E‑verify, driving record, and background check. InPwr Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.