Senior Estimator Electrical

International Facility Management Association; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Electrical Estimator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building cost estimates for electrical infrastructure projects across the nation. You will support the sales staff by conducting job walk-throughs, analyzing drawings, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your expertise in both AC and DC systems will be essential, especially in the data center sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and take your career to the next level in a role that promises growth and challenge.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Training Programs

Travel Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 10 years of experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in electrical estimating.

Responsibilities

• Build cost estimates for electrical maintenance and upgrade projects.
• Coordinate closely with departments to maintain schedules.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

10 years of work-related experience

Tools

Estimating Software

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Electrical Estimator

The Electrical Estimator will work under the supervision of the Estimating Manager to build cost estimates for electrical maintenance, acceptance testing, infrastructure upgrade projects nationwide for the Technical Solution division. This role involves supporting the sales staff on estimates, including job walk-throughs, drawing take-offs, subcontractor pricing, material pricing, labor estimates, service pricing, proposal scope development, and bid coordination.

Primary responsibilities will involve estimating infrastructure projects at customer locations, with experience working with both AC and DC (including High Power DC) being critical. Experience working with data center or mission critical sector is preferred.

Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Skills:

• Build acceptance testing, maintenance, and upgrade cost estimates from bid opportunities using the designated estimating tool.
• Review and understand documentation such as specifications, drawings, schedules, and other related documents.
• Create accurate proposals and ensure compliance with state-specific rules and requirements.
• Analyze mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Obtain equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing with accurate labor estimates.
• Estimate and develop proposals for new projects.
• Ensure the accuracy of estimates.
• Work with the Manager to maintain a library of estimates based on style and type of job.

Project Management Skills:

• Coordinate closely with related departments to maintain schedules and make necessary revisions.
• Manage proposal scope development and bid coordination.
• Update and maintain Bid Calendar/Workload Tracker/Salesforce CRM.
• Qualify bid opportunities based on workloads and core capabilities.
• Ensure the Proposal review process is followed prior to release.
• Attend project site visits and pre-bid meetings, as required.
• Travel to job sites to perform an onsite evaluation of facility and equipment identified in the Customer's scope of work and/or to assist internal customers with estimating projects, contracts, or proposals.

Communication Skills:

• Achieve high customer satisfaction through effective communication of both technical and non-technical topics.
• Review proposals with clients and drive to close.
• Provide estimating support for the sales staff.
• Attend networking and training events as it relates to sales and estimating.
• Work and thrive in a TEAM environment.

Organizational Skills:

• Upload documents onto the SharePoint Site and create designated folders for each job opportunity.
• Work independently and meet weekly, monthly, and annual goals.
• Demonstrate strong planning skills.
• Maintain a quality and safety-oriented approach.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with job duties subject to modification.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 10 years of work-related experience in acceptance testing or electrical construction.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical estimating.
• Understanding of the most current NETA testing, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NFPA 110, and NEC requirements.
• Prior experience with estimating software is a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to travel locally up to 40% of the time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet weekly, monthly, and annual goals.
• Demonstrate strong planning skills.
• Maintain a quality and safety-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CRM Knowledge: Familiarity with Salesforce or equivalent CRM.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM's comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries - from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit http://www.abm.com.

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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