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Electrical Estimator

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits :

Atlantic Constructors is dedicated to providing its employees and their eligible family members with a wide range of benefits. From competitive benefits to on-site wellness programs, we provide resources to support you and your family's health, well-being and happiness. We have created a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

  • Medical Insurance Plans
  • Dental Insurance Plan
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Health Savings Plan

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website.

Summary / Objective :

The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on commercial and / or industrial projects assigned by the Estimating Manager. The Electrical Estimator controls the project costs by review of all construction documents related to the project for bid proposal delivery to the customer.

Essential Functions :

  • Review all construction documents including Instructions To Bidders, Bid Forms, and Scope of Work
  • Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work
  • Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via company ftp website and / or email
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits which may result in travel time on occasions
  • Work as part of a team to coordinate scope of work between in-house trades (Sheet Metal, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Piping, Steel, Millwrights) as required
  • Take-off all equipment and material for trade specific scope of work utilizing the Accubid computerized estimating system.
  • Enter all material, labor, sub pricing, vendor pricing, equipment rentals and other costs into bid summary a day or two before bid due date
  • Review all take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
  • Review in detail subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
  • Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
  • Upon project award, assist in procurement of subs, equipment and materials
  • Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover / transition meetings with the operations team
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Supervisory Responsibility : No

    Required :

  • 3 years' experience in commercial and institutional construction and / or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1 years' Estimating and Pre-Construction experience, or the equivalent of estimating training on Special Projects / Construction
  • Demonstrated knowledge and efficiency in computer / network based estimating software (Accubid, Trimble, or equivalent)
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam software
  • Knowledge of means and methods in construction for the electrical trades including shop pre-fabrication
  • Experience in providing budgets, value management ideas, construction schedules, and manpower projections
  • Must be able to meet critical deadlines
  • Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)
  • Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
  • Must be available to work assigned schedules
  • The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following :

    Work Environment :

  • Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
  • Position will require visits to construction and industrial work sites
  • Physical Demands :

  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines. Site visits will require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants and / or on-going construction sites. This will involve stairs and at times ladders on multiple floors / levels.
  • Travel :

  • May require infrequent travel
  • Preferred :

  • AAS or BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other related discipline
  • Experience with MS Project or other scheduling software
  • Prior military experience
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