Estimator of Electrical - Charlotte, NC

Industrial Electrical Estimator

Position Summary

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for estimating new projects.

Compensation

$75,000 to $100,000 based on experience. Comprehensive Benefit Package including: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance; Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, as well as other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a bid proposal.
• Perform and input accurate take-offs.
• Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
• Analyze project for value engineering options while considering specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
• Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents.
• Support in pre-planning for projects.
• Maintains project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner.
• Maintains project files on the file server in accordance with company standards.
• Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explains variance cost drivers.
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Review quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
• Prepare bid documents including specific scope letter for each project.

Traits/Competencies

• Must be focused
• Must have sales capabilities
• Must be able to multitask
• Must be trustworthy and responsible

Requirements

• 2 years of electrical estimating experience for commercial and industrial projects
• Ability to read plans and specifications
• Computerized estimating experience – ACCUBID EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Labor factor analysis, and modification
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office applications

Physical Demands

Normal office duties

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