What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Cost Estimator position at ALI Electrical Contractor, Inc.?
Ali Electrical Contractor is looking for an electrical construction estimator who will prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. The cost estimator will identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. The cost estimator will compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements. Additional requirements to be included in the estimate is the overhead, insurance, taxes, and subcontractors and even how the weather and time of the year may affect the work are also considered with determining the estimate. Their projections help their employer or clients decide how much profit a job can make. Though there is not a specific degree program available in electrical or cost estimating, many schools offer courses in cost estimation as part of their construction management or engineering programs, this will be offered by the company. Obtaining a degree in electrical engineering or the construction sciences will be able to train. This position can also prove beneficial to electrical estimators wanting to gain entry into this career path. Optionally, going to a technical school and gaining experience working as an electrician can also be helpful. Experienced electricians can become electrical estimators, since they have a basis for understanding many of the costs associated with electrical construction work. If any of this categories matches what you are looking for, apply via email by sending your resume. No education is necessarily required for electrical estimators, but familiarity with electrical engineering is a plus when being considered for hire.
Benefits offered:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
- Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
Contract Renewal:
- Likely
Full Time Opportunity:
- Yes
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Ability to Relocate:
- Cranford, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $80,000