Electrical Construction Estimator

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Company Overview

Hunt Electric is 100% employee owned and connected by our core values providing the perfect blend of big-company stability, resources, and opportunities, with the tight-knit team culture, creative spirit, and customer loyalty of a local business.

Role And Responsibilities

The Estimator is responsible for preparing electrical estimates of industrial and commercial projects including automotive, mission critical, and healthcare. Complete estimates include all quotations and subcontractors required for the project. A high degree of accuracy, communication, and attention to detail is required.

• Accurately estimate labor, materials, and administrative costs for projects.
• Interface with the Business Development team as well as Designers, Project Managers, General Foreman, and others to resolve issues throughout the project.
• Accurately interpret the design drawings submitted. This includes all design drawings from all disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical drawings.
• Utilize estimating software to properly estimate projects, enter data, and perform takeoffs.
• Performs counts of electrical components on design drawings including Lighting / Power / Low Voltage Systems drawings.
• Accurately enter data into estimating software.
• Participate in estimating kickoff meetings.
• Complete the estimator check list.
• Participate in pre-bid, bid and final bid reviews with the Estimating Team.
• Prepare and seek quotation of materials and subcontracts.
• Review and understand the Electrical and Low Voltage Systems specifications.
• Review and understand the project bid form and the project requirements.
  
  

$71,250 - $95,000/Year discretionary bonus employee ownership benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only. In addition to base compensation, Hunt Electric offers a robust benefits plan. See below for additional details or visit our website at Hunt Electric Careers.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) year degree in related field or equivalent experience in the electrical construction industry.
• 2 years of experience in electrical conceptual estimating, low voltage estimating, National Electrical Code requirements, and design/build estimating preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and virtual meeting software.
• Computerized estimating skills using Enterprise or another estimating software.
• Competent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and train.
  
  

Key Skills And Competencies

• Able to work cooperatively within diverse teams, both internally and externally, to achieve group and organizational goals.
• Maintains and promotes individual and organization integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
• Is proactive and self-starting by seizing opportunities and originating action to achieve goals.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, authenticity, and acceptance of responsibility.
• Driven to engage in activities to develop or demonstrate their skills.
• Able to select and use appropriate technology to accomplish assigned tasks. The individual can manage and use data efficiently to solve problems and is able to learn and adapt to new technologies effectively, in teams and individually.
• Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates a broad repertoire of ways to think about, understand and creatively handle complex ideas, problems and situations.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers.
• This position is occasionally required to be present on construction job sites and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, uneven terrain, vibration, and noise, requiring the occasional use of a hard hat, work boots, high visibility vest, eye protection and gloves.
• Employees are frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch or crawl.
• This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
• This position may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
  
  

Compensation & Culture

• 100% Paid Insurance: Our health, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid. That's right—ZERO out of your pocket for premiums! Plus, you get to choose between a PPO or an HDHP plan to best fit your needs.
• Want to Opt-Out? No problem! If you decide to opt out of our insurance plans, you’ll receive a cash benefit instead.
• Flex Spending/Health Savings Account (HSA): To use for qualified healthcare and childcare expenses.
• Convenient and FREE in-person and telehealth -health services, including mental health, for those on our health care plans in covered areas.
• Hybrid Work Structure: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule for many positions, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation plan, starting at 3 weeks, plus sick time and 8 paid holidays, ensuring you can relax and recharge.
• 401(k) Match: We'll match 25% of the first 6% of your income that you contribute to your 401(k).
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• Discretionary Profit Sharing: It’s common to see a deposit comparable to 10% of your annual compensation in your retirement account each year.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan): As you work, you earn stock in the company, turning your efforts into ownership. All eligible employees receive ESOP allocations proportional to their eligible earnings. This makes you not just an employee, but an employee owner.
• Good Business, Good People: The commitment to the community and volunteering comes right from the people at Hunt and it really shows the heart behind our company. We give our employees plenty of opportunities to get involved with something they are passionate about. Whether they're pedaling for a cure, teaming up to ease childhood hunger, or participating in our donation match program - they've got our full support.
• In-House Learning & Development: We believe in supporting goals that you set for yourself by offering opportunities for skill enhancement and career pathing creating an environment where employees can thrive.
• Employee Resource Groups: We provide a platform for employees to come together based on shared interest, backgrounds, or identities fostering a sense of community and belonging in the workplace. Some of these groups include Women in the Workplace, LGBTQIA , Remote Workers, and Mental Health and People with Disabilities.
  

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 651-646-2911

Email: HRDEPARTMENT@huntelec.com

Thank you for your interest in a career with Hunt Electric Corporation/ECSI. Hunt Electric Corporation and ECSI are equal opportunity employers and afford equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for consideration in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Hunt Electric Corporation participates in E-Verify.

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