Estimator

Position – Commercial Electrical Estimator

Location – Charlotte, NC

Company Description - Adams Electric is committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations. We add value to our clients through our passionate team committed to achieving excellence and creating relationships built to last. We know our associates are our best asset. Therefore, we invest in our associates by providing skilled training programs and opportunities for professional growth. By creating a culture based on safety, teamwork and trust; our associates have the confidence, training and knowledge to build a successful and long-lasting career at Adams Electric.

General Position Summary

Adams Electric Company is seeking dynamic and talented associates interested in a career in Preconstruction. Join our outstanding team of skilled estimators and engineers to develop competitive proposals and estimates for exciting projects making an imprint on the community for future generations.

Bring innovative ideas to the table as you work with our team of Estimators and Sr. Estimators. Analyze project plans, produce quantity take-offs, create winning strategies and gain an overall understanding of complex projects in order to develop accurate and competitive project cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full cycle of estimating and analysis, with support and oversight from Sr. Estimator
• Conduct analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required information is provided
• Develop cost estimate by soliciting specific pricing from vendors and/or sub-contractors
• Provide detailed quantity takeoffs and unit prices for review with Senior Chief Estimator and/or Vice President of Preconstruction
• Train and lead Junior Estimators in their growth and learning, including leadership and hands-on experience
• Participate in design-assist project stages
• Must meet critical deadlines and provide accurate information
• Periodically visits jobsites
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Computer proficient with ability to adapt to new innovations and processes
• Experience in Electrical Construction Industry
• Capable of understanding construction documents including drawings, standards, and specifications
• Strong written, communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong math/accounting skills
• Potential management and leadership skills
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Positive attitude is a must
• Effective and professional communication skills to clients and within the Preconstruction team
  
  

Required Skills –

• Prior experience in estimating or construction engineering/construction management industry is considered a plus.
• Ability to read plans/specs for select disciplines.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, BluBeam, Accubid, AutoCAD, PowerPoint; estimating and scheduling software a plus.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering preferred (5 years’ experience in electrical construction also be considered in lieu of a degree)
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.