Electrical Estimator

Electrical estimator will perform various functions in ensuring accurate estimate of cost of electrical projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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
• Having and coming up with accurate or exact impressions, 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.
• Prepare proposal and send to customer.
• Gathers accounting documentation such as financial statements and journal entries.
• Provides detailed reports that will include breakdowns of project costs and forecasts of remaining costs.
• Documents data and statistical procedures used in conducting cost analysis.
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget to determine standard costs.
• Analyze pricing data from industry standards, previous sales trends and competitors and report data to decision-makers.
• Identify marketing strategies to increase profits
• Develop measurement tools to identify changing market trends
• Identify appropriate sales and clearance prices to increase customer traffic

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge for Career Success

• Ability to analyze and assess multiple data points, including blueprints, material costs, and timelines to deliver an accurate estimate on time and within budget
• High analytical and mathematical skills which require an electrical estimator to ensure that his/her calculations are accurate and correct to keep jobs profitable
• Sound organization and time management skills, as an electrical estimator needs to ensure that he/she submits project bids on time, with the ability to maintain composure when multiple projects occur at once
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills which enable an electrical estimator to work efficiently with contractors, architects, and other professionals that are involved in construction projects
• Particular attention to detail, as an electrical estimator needs to be highly detail-oriented in order to note all the details of a blueprint.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction science, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or in other related fields, with several years of training and professional experience.

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Skills and Experience Required

• Electrical field experience is a MUST !!
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code is a MUST!
• Minimum 2 years in the industry experience performing electrical take off using McCormick Systems On Screen Estimating Pro, Accubid, or a similar takeoff program.
• Minimum 2 years experience in the commercial and industrial construction industry.
• Candidate must be familiar with all facets of commercial and industrial electrical blueprints and must interpret electrical blueprints at an expert level.
• Candidate must be able to read electrical project specifications and be able to recognize requirements that need to be addressed in the project bid.
• General computer skills are required. In depth knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe is a must in order to effectively manage project documentation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $59,900.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance/Vision insurance 
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement pla

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pompano Beach, FL 33060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person