Electrical Estimator

Join our dynamic team where you'll have the opportunity to excel in a supportive and rewarding environment. We offer 100% employer-paid medical for both single and family plans, a 401K with matching, unlimited PTO, and a lucrative bonus structure. Apply today and become a part of our success story!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project cost estimates beginning with quantity takeoffs and continuing through the transition to the bid submission stage.
• Utilize ConEst estimating software to support estimating and pricing activities.
• Produce pricing and documentation related to project change orders.
• Evaluate labor and material quantities required to complete electrical projects.
• Participate in pre-bid conferences and scope clarification meetings as needed.
• Calculate pricing and submit competitive project bids.
• Interpret and work from construction drawings and specifications with a high level of accuracy.
• Complete digital takeoffs and drawing markups using on-screen estimating tools.
• Coordinate with engineers, clients, vendors, and project management teams throughout the estimating process.
• Conduct site visits to assess project conditions and determine labor, materials, and equipment needs.
• Request and review vendor quotes to obtain accurate pricing information.
• Review and evaluate equipment rental or leasing costs related to project work.
• Organize and maintain change order documentation using consistent internal standards, collaborating with project teams to establish and maintain these processes.
• Assess project requirements to determine appropriate labor and material allocations.
• Attend bid review and scope discussion meetings as part of the estimating process.
  
  

Education & Experience

Required

• One of the following experience/education combinations:
• 6-8 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma, or
• 4-6 years of experience with an Associate degree, or
• 0-2 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with computers and industry software, including Bluebeam, ConEst, and Google Workspace.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and assess project specifications and construction drawings.
• Strong capability to interact professionally and effectively with customers.
• Experience evaluating potential risks associated with different project scopes.
• Ability to estimate projects of varying sizes and levels of complexity.
• Comfortable working in deadline-driven environments and managing external pressure.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred

• Practical, hands-on experience in the construction field.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
  
  

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.