What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Estimator position at Erling?
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Erling Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering precise cost estimates for electrical projects. Tasks include analyzing blueprints and project documents, conducting cost assessments, and collaborating with project managers and contractors to ensure smooth project completion. The estimator will also participate in cost control and value engineering activities.
WHO WE ARE
Our focus is on equipping, building, repairing, and maintaining retail facilities for operators of convenience stores and related types of business. Our core expertise is with fuel systems however we are expanding our offerings to provide a broad range of equipment, installation, repairs, and maintenance of the mechanical systems in these facilities. Our market is roughly the eastern half of Texas. We have delivered double-digit annual revenue growth for over fifteen years and expect that to continue going forward. We are privately held.
We attract and retain people who had the following traits before joining our company: they are inherently hard working, they are hands-on get involved people, they pay attention to details and focus on doing the job right, they are constantly thinking about how to improve their work, they display good manners and know how to get along with other people. We operate in an “earned trust” work environment, which is to say we trust employees and expect they will deliver excellent results with minimal supervision. We are data driven and primarily utilize data to improve our performance. Our computer systems are excellent. We have recently completed a new corporate office in Hutto, TX to accommodate future growth.
A PREVIEW OF YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Create profitable winning bids for the construction of fueling, convenience, and retail facilities
- Perform site visits to verify site layouts and equipment needs
- Interact with vendors, contractors, and customers to maximize bid win rates
- Work closely with the project management and sales teams to judge bid performance and receive valuable insight into upcoming work
- Accurately calculate volumes, distances, quantity takeoffs, and expected resource utilization
- Build spreadsheet models at the component detail level to determine pricing and margins
- Compare executed project performance to past bids to improve bidding accuracy
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and self-prioritize work
- Capacity to read and understand plans
- Ability to travel to future construction sites to see and touch the work we do
- Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
- Capacity to learn the critical components that will become part of our bids
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
TOP REASONS WHY EMPLOYEES RECOMMEND ERLING
- Great culture with a close-knit team
- Work where your performance makes a real difference
- Opportunity for career and personal development
- Be part of a fast-paced growth company
- Competitive salary and benefits
- New Corporate office in Hutto/Round Rock market
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School minimum; Degree in related field preferred; Experience overall - two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
- Experience working in ACCUBID a plus
- Electrical Journeyman License a plus
- Must work at an intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proficient in take-off estimator planning
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu or alternate takeoff software preferred
- Must pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment
