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Electrical Estimator

Synectics
Westmont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Responsibilities :

  • The ability to work proficiently and autonomously on assigned projects, and working with other team members, while reporting directly back to the Chief Electrical Estimator.
  • Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  • Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  • Proficient knowledge in ConEst or other type electronic pricing software(s) to computes costs for labor, material, and time requirements.
  • Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct electrical components or sub-contract the components.
  • Analyzing blueprints to determine conduit & wire lengths
  • Determining the amount, type, and cost of major commodity materials (gear, lighting, special systems, & further type deliverables) needed for each electrical project.
  • Determining the amount of labor required to complete each project.
  • Determining the potential profitability of electrical projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions.
  • Providing viable solutions to increase project profitability.
  • Completing and submitting competitive project bids in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.
  • Prepares cost estimates from design conception to basic design as requested for project purposes
  • Examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures costs data is allocated correctly within the environment
  • Updates organizational cost standards on a regular basis for new projects
  • Tracks market prices for costs, equipment, material and labor

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Management, preferred but not required
  • 5 years of electrical estimating experience
  • Hands-on electrical experience a plus
  • The ability to interpret all blueprints drawings (not just electrical)
  • Understands NEC, NFPA, UL and ISA, as related to design and documentation
  • Area classification requirements as related to design and documentation
  • Wiring techniques, color-coding, sizing and de-rating, and insulation classifications
  • Able to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, layout drawings and wiring diagrams and modify them for optimization
  • Proficient in computer software including MS Office and ConEst estimating software (or further type estimating software)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive salary based upon experience
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation Package
  • Structured Annual Bonus Incentives
  • Healthcare 75% company paid
  • 401k
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