Estimator

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for various projects. This role involves reviewing specifications and drawings, performing quantity take-offs, and collaborating with project teams, vendors, and management to develop detailed bids. The Estimator supports project planning, budgeting, and proposal efforts while maintaining up-to-date cost data and ensuring timely, high-quality submissions.

Estimating:

• →Review proposal specifications, drawings, and customer standards to determine the full scope of work and estimating requirements
• →Prepare disciplined estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work
• →Prepare estimate breakdowns; provide information to Project Manager
• →Create and update estimates using estimating/project management software
• →Submit bids and proposals on projects estimated after approval

Cost & Data Management:

• →Maintain and update cost databases and estimating systems with current supplier pricing, labor rates, and unit values
• →Collect and analyze supplier data to ensure accurate and competitive bid preparation
• →Recommend and implement improvements to estimating tools and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy

Project Coordination & Documentation:

• →Maintain organized, up-to-date project files and drawings to support accuracy throughout the estimating process
• →Turn over finalized estimates and supporting documentation to managers and leadership as required
• →Coordinate with vendors to ensure project specifications and pricing align with project requirements
• →Complete additional assignments as directed to support team and organizational goals

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination: 

• →Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task. 
• →Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention. 
• →Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company.  Support goal of achieving zero accidents. 
• →Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed. 
• →Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel. 

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Higher education OR equivalent experience preferred
• Experience within the construction (specifically electrical construction) industry preferred
• Ability to read and understand various construction documents

Office environment, requiring sitting and standing and extended amounts of time using a computer/keyboard at a single workstation.  

• Provide knowledge, skills and availabilities needed to perform the jobs (i.e. language, software applications, etc.)   
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non-negotiable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
• Strong self-motivation, work ethic, and drive for career growth
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of the company and customers