Job Description

Electrical Estimator

Montgomery County, PA

Yearly Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

Are you looking to be part of a forward-moving, energetic electrical contracting company?   We are currently in search of a talented and motivated individual with at least 3-5 years of experience in estimating commercial and industrial projects. Our projects are located throughout /Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• The estimating department is responsible for project-specific construction estimates based on written and verbal instructions from our customers.  
• Primary responsibility is to develop accurate and timely competitive electrical construction proposals for our customer-base of general contractors, owners, developers and end-users.  
• Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications
  
• Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications
  
• Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative
  
• Draft scope letter, proposals and vendor solicitations
  
• Attend project walk-throughs, pre-bid meetings, collaborations, and conferences with customer and design professionals
  
• Support the on-going development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases; develop congenial relationships with customers and vendors
  
• Obtain appropriate permits and inspection costs related to the project
  
• Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed, and professional manner
  

• Work with other estimators, project managers, and project foreman on change-orders and cost-to-complete estimates of on-going projects.
  
• Communicate effectively with the general contractor, owner, and/or owner’s representative through negotiations
  
• Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work
  
• Additional duties as assigned by management
  

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of electrical estimating experience on single commercial and industrial projects ranging up to 5M
  
• At least 3 years’ of experience with design/build projects is preferred
  
• At least 2 years’ hands-on field experience is preferred
  
• Knowledge and proficiency with code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations: Voltage-drop, Ohm’s law, conduit-fill, wire ampacity, de-rating, etc.
  
• Extensive experience with Excel, Word, and one of the major computerized estimating programs (E.g. ConEst, AccuBid, McCormick, etc.)
  
• A high school diploma or GED required
  
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, Construction Management or similar studies is preferred
  
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
  
• Able to work independently or as a team player
  
• Must possess a positive attitude
  
• Must be self-motivated and driven to succeed

Benefits

• Aetna Healthcare Plan (50% contribution by employer)
• Dental and Vision offered
• B enefits eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 10 days flexible PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Weekly direct deposit
• Annual bonuses
• Continuous specialized training opportunities for personal growth

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