Associate Electrical Estimator

Dubak Electrical • La Grange, IL

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About The Position

Dubak Electrical Group is hiring an Associate Electrical Estimator due to company growth. The role supports preparation of accurate estimates within required bid cycles, typically for projects ranging from $5 million to $100 million. The successful candidate is organized, has strong math skills, works well with a team, consistently meets deadlines, and is interested in developing a career in the construction industry. Working knowledge of construction, design, finance, and project management is preferred.

The Associate Electrical Estimator assists with compiling detailed estimates and learns the company’s estimating software, industrial electrical estimating methods, and job costing and tracking practices. The role works with Project Managers and coordinates across civil, mechanical, and electrical work to support estimates and help avoid physical conflicts between installed systems. The employee may participate in company-provided continuing education and training.

Requirements

• Organized and able to coordinate multiple craft labor resources as needed.
• Excellent math skills.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Consistently meets deadlines and works effectively under pressure.
• Strong technical writing skills, particularly for construction proposals, scopes of work, and client presentation packages.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and manages time to complete projects within bid constraints.
• 3–5 years of work experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or related field work is preferred.
• A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of construction, design, finance, and some project management.
• Working knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Pipe Work, Civil Work, Structural Work, or Prefabrication/Manufacturing; these areas are preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Accubid estimating software, or ability to learn it.
• General understanding of project scheduling and manpower loading, or ability to learn.
• General understanding of industrial electrical estimating methods, or ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and compiling detailed, accurate cost estimates.
• Learn to use Accubid estimating software and complete estimates within required bid cycles.
• Prepare or contribute to construction proposal documents, scopes of work, and client presentation packages.
• Learn and understand industrial electrical job costing and tracking.
• Coordinate multiple craft labor resources as needed.
• Assist with, or learn to coordinate, installation methods for civil, mechanical, and electrical work to prevent physical interference among installed systems.
• Partner with Project Managers to estimate costs and proactively resolve issues.
• Develop an understanding of project scheduling and manpower loading.
• Learn industrial electrical estimating methods for power, control, automation, instrumentation, lighting, contract maintenance, data/voice, fiber optic wiring, and project management.
• Participate in continuing education through company training, seminars, and selected university resources as directed, provided, or requested by the company.
• Review and approve cost proposals and conduct value engineering analysis for clients without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Take initiative and complete projects within bid time constraints.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional insurance.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Training reimbursement program.
• Positive work/life balance.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Company-funded continuing education and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed