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Electrical Estimator - Experienced
Oak Brook, Illinois
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
Project ManagementForecastingBudgetingCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Summary An electrical estimator reviews drawings and specifications and accurately determines labor costs for electrical construction jobs.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential for drafting detailed proposal letters, effectively communicating decisions, and completing a comprehensive estimate.
- This position includes budgeting and cost estimating, with the ability to handle multiple bids at once and adapt to project size.
Responsibilities
- Data Acquisition and Organization: Download project documents, organize the estimate file, set up Accubid and Live Count, and identify gaps that require attention.
- Support Project Manager in Work in Progress Management: Facilitate effective project management by managing documentation, assisting with the development of change orders, fostering communication with field teams and clients, and managing task finances, including forecasting work progress and monitoring important project logs.
- Scope Definition and Clarification: Review project documents, specifications and bid forms. Proactively prepare and submit RFIs as needed to define the scope of work.
- Acquiring Quotes and Subcontracts: Organiz e bid packages, deliver them to the purchasing department, and respond to vendor questions when necessary.
- Scope Definition and Clarification: Review project documents, specifications and bid forms.
- Organiz e bid packages, deliver them to the purchasing department, and respond to vendor questions when necessary.
Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years of electrical construction industry experience required
- at least 3-4 years commercial electrical estimating.
- Ability to ascertain necessary time and materials thoroughly based on CAD drawings and job specifications.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
Nice to have
- Electrical apprenticeship school graduation preferred.
- Electrician license (preferred)
- Experience with Accubid preferred or similar software.
Skills
- Assistance, tools, and resources for success
- A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
- Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development
Compensation
- Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate's relevant experience, education, and skills.
Benefits
- Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate's relevant experience, education, and skills.
Company info
- Produce accurate takeoff and estimate entry, quote/subcontract review, estimate summarization, and proposal letter composition.
- Review scope with customers and estimate "comeback" items.
- Estimate Development and Review: Produce accurate takeoff and estimate entry, quote/subcontract review, estimate summarization, and proposal letter composition. Review scope with customers and estimate "comeback" items.
Visa & Work Authorization
- qual opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, preg
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