What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Electrical Estimator position at Jomar Contractors?
Work Location: 100% In Person – No Remote or Hybrid
No relocation assistance available.
Job Overview
Jomar Electrical Contractors is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated Junior Electrical Estimator to join our team.
This is a great opportunity for an estimator with 2 years of electrical estimating experience who is looking to continue developing their skills and grow their career in commercial electrical construction.
The Junior Electrical Estimator will work closely with experienced estimators and project managers to review plans and specifications, perform takeoffs, develop material and labor pricing, and assist with preparing estimates and bid proposals from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing accurate and competitive electrical estimates for commercial construction projects.
- Review electrical blueprints, specifications, proposals, and scope of work.
- Perform electrical material takeoffs and assist with labor and material cost calculations.
- Build estimates and quotes under the supervision of an experienced estimator.
- Send RFQs to vendors and subcontractors and assist with obtaining and organizing pricing.
- Work with experienced estimators to develop estimates and complete bid proposals from start to finish.
- Assist with reviewing project plans to identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential risks.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining bid documentation and estimating files.
- Use estimating and takeoff software to assist with project estimates.
- Communicate with vendors, project managers, field personnel, and other team members as needed.
- Continue developing knowledge of commercial electrical construction, estimating practices, and project costs.
Requirements
- 2 years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in commercial electrical construction.
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Experience performing electrical material takeoffs and assisting with labor and material pricing.
- Some experience with electrical estimating or takeoff software such as ConEst, Bluebeam, Accubid, or similar programs.
- Knowledge of commercial electrical construction practices.
- Working knowledge of the NEC is preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work closely with an experienced estimator and learn Jomar’s estimating processes.
- Must be willing to work 100% in person at our Austin office.
This position is designed for an estimator who has a foundation in electrical estimating and is ready to continue developing their skills. Candidates do not need to have experience estimating the complete electrical scope independently.
Experience with larger commercial electrical projects is a plus, but not required.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous PTO package
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity to grow within a long-established electrical contracting company
If you’re looking to grow your career in commercial electrical estimating and want the opportunity to work alongside an experienced estimating team, we invite you to apply with Jomar Electrical Contractors.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Questions
- Do you have at least 2 years of electrical estimating experience?
- What type of electrical construction projects have you estimated?
- What estimating or takeoff software have you used?
- Have you used ConEst, Bluebeam, Accubid, or similar estimating software? If yes, which ones?
- Are you comfortable performing electrical material takeoffs and assisting with labor and material pricing?
- Are you currently located in the Autin, Texas area and able to work 100% in person?
Pay: $55,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $72,000