Estimator

Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest is a full-service electrical and low voltage contractor located in Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah. With a Commitment to Excellence, Commonwealth uses a combination of disciplines, expertise, and our four core values (Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery) to serve our customers with the highest quality of work. We employ hundreds of skilled employees nationwide, so if you are interested in becoming part of our team, keep on reading!

What We Offer:

• Employee Ownership: A key component to our company culture is our sense of ownership. As employee owners, every team member has a stake in our success. Your hard work directly contributes to the growth and prosperity of the company, and you share in the rewards.
• Benefits: Our people are our greatest asset. Because of this, Commonwealth offers our qualified employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to protect them and their families from the unknown.
• Mentorship: We pair new team members with mentors who provide guidance, support, and valuable insights throughout your onboarding experience.
• Career Development: Our people are what make Commonwealth great, and we are committed to your growth. With access to continuous learning opportunities and training programs, you can advance your career and stay at the forefront of industry innovations.
• Leadership Development: We cultivate future leaders. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide opportunities for leadership development to provide you the tools and support you need to succeed.

Position Summary:

• Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required with sometimes limited information
• Review and understand all of the project bid documents

• Locate, notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on outsourced work

• Evaluate bids of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work, schedule, compliance with specifications, or other bid requirements

• Understanding of general electrical design and engineering concepts

• Assist project managers in a review of projects awarded, change orders, and job progress

• Maintain estimating database and keep current and accurate

• Prepare estimates on multiple projects concurrently

• Collect statistical data on projects bid for checking and for future project checks

• Maintain good communication with CECM offices, general contractors, suppliers, owners, and engineers

• Expand and maintain knowledge on all software packages for estimating and project management uses

Education and Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 2-5 years working as an electrical estimator, low voltage experience helpful

• Will consider equivalent experience on case by case basis

• Previous estimating experience utilizing McCormick desired, but not required

Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other status covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.