Lead Electrical Estimator
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Job Location:
Bogota, NJ - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 9 - 12
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead Electrical Estimator
Location: Remote (LATAM)
Employment Type: Full-Time 40 hours/week 8AM - 4:30PM
Working Hours: Eastern Standard Time (EST) Full overlap
Compensation: USD$9.00$12.50 per hour (The final offer is at the clients discretion and depends on the candidates interview result skills and experience.)
About the Company
We are a full-service electrical contracting firm serving commercial and residential clients delivering high-quality electrical solutions with reliability and timely execution. Our team is recognized for accuracy responsiveness and professional service across a range of electrical projects.
Why This Role Matters
As Lead Electrical Estimator you directly influence the success of every project. Your work ensures bids and proposals are accurate resource planning is efficient and project budgets are realistic preventing cost overruns and enabling smooth project delivery.
Role Overview
The Lead Electrical Estimator forecasts project costs by reviewing project drawings and specifications compiling data and preparing detailed estimates. You will create professional bids budget proposals and design/build estimates aligned with company standards. Critical thinking initiative and operational awareness are essential to success.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimate project costs materials labor equipment services.
- Prepare detailed bids budget proposals and design/build estimates.
- Analyze electrical plans and specifications across trades to ensure requirements are met.
- Allocate resources (materials labor tools transport) within budget constraints.
- Manage pricing adjustments and change orders throughout project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with vendors/suppliers to resolve material orders and supply issues professionally.
- Assist in project oversight: define staffing needs outline project plans set deadlines and evaluate performance.
- Maintain high-quality output and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate independently and within a team to achieve project goals.
- Use industry-standard estimation and project management tools/software (Accubid Procore Planswift on-screen take-off leveling sheets MS Office).
Key Requirements
- 5 years experience in commercial electrical cost estimation.
- Strong track record in cost estimation bid preparation and budgeting.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and drawings.
- Proficiency (or willingness to learn) with estimation tools/software and MS Office.
- Excellent English communication skills written verbal and mathematical/logical reasoning.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work EST hours with at least 6hour overlap.
- Alignment with company standards values and quality expectations.
- Pass required background check (and any required drug test or screening).
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
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