Sr Estimator - Electrical

RealREPP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RealREPP is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their Houston team. The ideal candidate will prepare contract proposal estimates and support various disciplines using industry-specific software. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact mechanical construction projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in estimating, controls, or engineering related to mechanical construction.
• Experience with estimating software like FastPIPE or FastDUCT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work.
• Perform take-offs on systems, material, and equipment.
• Support other departments by preparing estimates.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Ability to interpret cost data

Proficiency with FastPIPE

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Technical training or advanced education preferred

Tools

FastPIPE

FastDUCT

ConEst (Intellibid)

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Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for any discipline. Perform take-offs on systems, material and equipment according to applicable project plans and specifications.

What You’ll Do

Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs.

Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work, using FastPIPE or FastDUCT or McCormick and/or ConEst(Intellibid) estimating software.

Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, software uploads, etc.

Support other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.

May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.

May provide support to field operations regarding MEP estimates.

Understanding and interpretation of current NEC chapters 1 & 2.

Perform additional assignments as requested/needed

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

At least 5 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to mechanical construction

Proficiency with FastPIPE and/or FastDUCT or similar estimating software

Working knowledge of multiple disciplines, estimating techniques and cost control

Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems

Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines

What You Bring To The Table

High school degree or equivalent; some technical training or advanced education preferred

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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