Electrical Estimator

Description

Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator ready for a direct-hire opportunity in Suffolk, VA? We're looking for a talented individual to join our growing team and play a key role in our construction projects. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for electrical estimating, we want to hear from you! This role offers an annual salary of $65,000 to $90,000. For more information, contact our RPS Recruiter, Jen, at jlumbantoruan@staffmanagement.com.

Perks & Benefits

Employment Type & Shifts

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates for all aspects of commercial or electrical construction projects up to 10M utilizing construction plans and specifications in accordance with company estimating guidelines and related industry standards.
• Serves as front line point of contact on behalf of company on bid day.
• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff and scope of work.
• Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
• Negotiates with vendors to insure quality and lowest cost possible on bid items.
• Supports other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines and assisting Project Mangers with job start up and change order cost.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years estimating or cost control and or engineering experience in the commercial or industrial construction industry; design quality project experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Excel) and exceptional knowledge/experience utilizing complex project management software and construction estimating software required.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and system and reading/comprehending blueprints.
• Strong math, reading, organizational, and analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Agility to work effectively as an estimating team member.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, strong communication (written/verbal), problem solving, analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check.

Associate Requirements