Lead Electrical Estimator
Lead Electrical Estimator
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Lead Electrical Estimator
Location: Remote (Worldwide preference for SA
Employment Type: FullTime 40 hrs
Working hours: EST (minimum 6 hour overlap)
Package:USD
Job Title: Lead Electrical Estimator
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Employment Type: FullTime
Working Hours: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
About the Company
We are a premier fullservice electrical contractor with over three decades of experience serving commercial and residential clients in the Greater New York City Area. Our commitment to delivering advanced electrical solutions with reliability and rapid response has established us as a trusted industry leader.
About the Role
The Lead Electrical Estimator is responsible for forecasting project costs by gathering details and compiling data to estimate all production costs according to drawings and specifications. This role involves preparing complete clear and concise bids budget proposal estimates and design/build proposals in alignment with the company's exemplary work standards. Full service bidding leveling descope meetings
The ideal hire will possess critical thinking skills and be able to use this and apply initiative in order to meet targets and couple this back to the bigger picture how it all connects to operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Cost Estimation: Accurately estimate costs by evaluating materials labor equipment and services.
- Bid & Proposal Preparation: Create detailed and precise budget proposals and design/build estimates.
- Plan & Specification Analysis: Review electrical plans across all trades to ensure project requirements are met.
- Resource Allocation: Determine necessary resources while considering budget constraints materials labor tools and transportation.
- Pricing & Change Orders: Manage project change orders and pricing adjustments.
- Vendor Coordination: Resolve material order issues with suppliers in a calm and professional manner.
- Project Oversight: Assist in staffing outlining project plans setting deadlines and evaluating project performance.
- Quality & Continuous Improvement: Generate highquality work while proactively identifying opportunities for constant improvement.
- Collaboration & Initiative: Work both independently and under direct supervision to achieve project goals.
- Cost estimation budgeting cost consultancy negotiations cost control value engineering subcontractor management Building Connected
Key Requirements
- 5 years of experience in the commercial electrical industry.
- Strong background in cost estimation and bid preparation.
- Experience with Accubid or AIbased estimation tools is a plus (or willingness to learn). Procore Planswift Onscreen take off leveling sheets reading specifications
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with industrystandard software Teams.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and specifications.
- Strong English communication skills (grammar mathematics and logical reasoning).
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
- Pass a background check including a drug test.
- Alignment with company values: Demonstrates understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the company's vision and mission.
- Availability to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.
Employment Type
Full Time
