Signal and Lighting Estimator

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Lineman Apprenticeship program

Paid Vacation

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for electrical and telecommunications construction projects.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, coordinate bid information with clients, general contractors, vendors, and internal teams, and support pre-construction activities. This role requires reading construction drawings, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel; experience with B2W Estimate or Bluebeam is

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the electrical trade and general construction practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract documents.
• Experience with B2W Estimate estimating software is preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials and labor related to electrical and telecommunications systems.
• Manage and coordinate bid information among clients, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare and distribute scope letters and project quotations.
• Follow up with clients regarding submitted proposals and bid opportunities.
• Assist Project Managers during the pre-construction phase.
• Support senior estimators on large and complex estimates.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

MS Word/Excel

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Tools

B2W Estimate

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for electrical and telecommunications construction projects. This role is responsible for analyzing project requirements, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials and labor related to electrical and telecommunications systems
• Manage and coordinate bid information among clients, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Prepare and distribute scope letters and project quotations
• Follow up with clients regarding submitted proposals and bid opportunities
• Assist Project Managers during the pre-construction phase
• Support senior estimators on large and complex estimates

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the electrical trade and general construction practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong general computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with B2W Estimate estimating software (preferred but not required)
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu software (preferred but not required)
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

Benefits/Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided