Utility Estimator: Bid & Procurement Lead

Aldridge Electric; Cheverly (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric in Cheverly, MD is seeking an Estimator (Utility) to join our estimating team. You will collaborate with project teams to coordinate plan procurement, bid preparation, and bid reviews with our Estimating Administrators.

Responsibilities include understanding plans, performing take-offs, creating BOMs, obtaining quotes, and ensuring bids are accurate and timely. Travel to our Illinois headquarters for training/bid reviews may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or related field.
• 3-5+ years estimating experience.
• Bluebeam and Excel experience preferred.
• Ability to read prints and perform accurate take-offs.
• Strong time management and prioritization, meeting deadlines.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient with MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Willing to travel to Headquarters in Illinois for training and bid reviews.

Responsibilities

• Understand plans and provide accurate takeoffs.
• Coordinate with estimating and project teams on plan procurement and bid preparation.
• Create BOMs and obtain supplier quotes.
• Conduct bid reviews and ensure bid accuracy and timely delivery.
• Summarize bids in a clear, organized manner for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with bid conditions and safety requirements.
• Perform post-bid reviews and support project teams as needed.
• Maintain project notebooks documenting issues and resolutions.

Skills

Read prints and take-offs

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Aldridge Electric in Cheverly, MD is seeking an Estimator (Utility) to join our estimating team. You will collaborate with project teams to coordinate plan procurement, bid preparation, and bid reviews with our Estimating Administrators.

Responsibilities include understanding plans, performing take-offs, creating BOMs, obtaining quotes, and ensuring bids are accurate and timely. Travel to our Illinois headquarters for training/bid reviews may be required.