Electrical Estimator

Schwenksville, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 3years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Electrical Estimator

Montgomery County PA

Yearly Salary: $75000 - $95000

Are you looking to be part of a forward-moving energetic electrical contracting company We are currently in search of a talented and motivated individual with at least 3-5 years of experience in estimating commercial and industrial projects. Our projects are located throughout /Southeastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The estimating department is responsible for project-specific construction estimates based on written and verbal instructions from our customers.
Primary responsibility is to develop accurate and timely competitive electrical construction proposals for our customer-base of general contractors owners developers and end-users.
Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications
Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications
Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative
Draft scope letter proposals and vendor solicitations
Attend project walk-throughs pre-bid meetings collaborations and conferences with customer and design professionals
Support the on-going development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases; develop congenial relationships with customers and vendors
Obtain appropriate permits and inspection costs related to the project
Work under deadline pressures in an efficient composed and professional manner

Additional Essential Functions:

Work with other estimators project managers and project foreman on change-orders and cost-to-complete estimates of on-going projects.
Communicate effectively with the general contractor owner and/or owners representative through negotiations
Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work
Additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

A minimum of 3-5 years of electrical estimating experience on single commercial and industrial projects ranging up to 5M
At least 3 years of experience with design/build projects is preferred
At least 2 years hands-on field experience is preferred
Knowledge and proficiency with code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations: Voltage-drop Ohms law conduit-fill wire ampacity de-rating etc.
Extensive experience with Excel Word and one of the major computerized estimating programs (E.g. ConEst AccuBid McCormick etc.)
A high school diploma or GED required
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering Construction Management or similar studies is preferred
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Able to work independently or as a team player
Must possess a positive attitude
Must be self-motivated and driven to succeed

Benefits

Aetna Healthcare Plan (50% contribution by employer)
Dental and Vision offered
Benefits eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days employment
10 days flexible PTO
7 Paid Holidays
Weekly direct deposit
Annual bonuses
Continuous specialized training opportunities for personal growth

Required Skills:

Electrical Estimator Montgomery County PA Yearly Salary: $75000 - $95000 Are you looking to be part of a forward-moving energetic electrical contracting company We are currently in search of a talented and motivated individual with at least 3-5 years of experience in estimating commercial and industrial projects. Our projects are located throughout /Southeastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware. Responsibilities and Duties: The estimating department is responsible for project-specific construction estimates based on written and verbal instructions from our customers. Primary responsibility is to develop accurate and timely competitive electrical construction proposals for our customer-base of general contractors owners developers and end-users. Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative Draft scope letter proposals and vendor solicitations Attend project walk-throughs pre-bid meetings collaborations and conferences with customer and design professionals Support the on-going development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases; develop congenial relationships with customers and vendors Obtain appropriate permits and inspection costs related to the project Work under deadline pressures in an efficient composed and professional manner Additional Essential Functions: Work with other estimators project managers and project foreman on change-orders and cost-to-complete estimates of on-going projects. Communicate effectively with the general contractor owner and/or owners representative through negotiations Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work Additional duties as assigned by management