Estimator - Commercial Electrical

Estimator – Commercial Electrical

Job Description

Apollo Electrical Services, INC is seeking a full-time electrical Estimator for commercial construction projects, who is interested in growing with the company, implementing new procedures, and willing to learn. Below is the job description, if it sounds like a fit, please apply and a member from our recruiting team will reach out to you to provide additional details.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing blueprints to determine wire lengths as well as suitable outlet placement based on electrical codes.
• Determining the amount, type, and cost of materials and fixtures 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.
• Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.
• Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct electrical components or sub-contract the construction of components.
• Identifying and building up cost estimates by analyzing the materials and labor needed to complete several projects
• Examining and explaining the cost of wasted materials and possible delays in a project, and suggesting recommendations or coming up with solutions to fix these issues
• Identifying and knowing the risks involved in the projects, creating production schedules, and so on
• Efficiently preparing work and guidelines, and creating designs for distribution systems and new clients or customers
• Liaising and communicating effectively with customers, and recommending appropriate locations, wire, transformer sizes, and so on
• Reviewing residential, industrial, and commercial building plans in order to determine the electrical needs of a project
• Reviewing supplier costs in order to determine how much each individual element costs, and negotiating with suppliers in order to bargain the best prices
• Maintaining cost of databases and outlining common costs in order to save time on future estimates
  
  

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to interpret blueprints
• Highly organized; solid time management abilities
• Detail oriented
  
  

Job Requirements

• Experience in the Commercial Electrical field
• Valid driver's license (for travel to jobsites if needed)
• Certification through ASPE or AACE is advantageous
  
  

Compensation

Our company will provide the following:

• Competitive wages and plenty of opportunities to grow in the company
• Performance bonus and end of year bonus
• Travel per diem
  
  

Rate: $40,000 to $48,000 annual salary

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental insurances
• 6 paid holidays/1 floating paid day
• Paid vacation
• FEAT Program sponsorship/tuition paid by company
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday