Electrical Estimator 2 - Mission Critical

Hunt Electric Corporation•Eagan, MN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Estimator 2 prepares complete electrical estimates for industrial and commercial projects, including automotive, mission critical, and healthcare projects. Estimates include all required quotations and subcontractors, and the role requires accuracy, communication, and attention to detail. The position interprets design drawings across disciplines; reviews bid documents, bid forms, project requirements, and electrical and low-voltage specifications; and determines project scope through pre-bid meetings and job walks. It prepares material and subcontractor quotations, performs drawing takeoffs and component counts, and uses estimating software to calculate labor, materials, and administrative costs. The Estimator prepares proposal scope letters and supporting documents, maintains revision and backup records, and coordinates with Business Development, designers, project managers, general foremen, and others. The role also participates in bid reviews, customer interviews and questions, committees, department meetings, and estimate debriefs. The position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The posting identifies flexible hybrid schedules for many positions; the job is tagged as hybrid.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two-year degree in Electrical Construction or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in electrical conceptual estimating, low-voltage estimating, National Electrical Code requirements, and design/build estimating.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe/Bluebeam, and virtual meeting software.
Computerized estimating skills using Enterprise or another estimating software.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills.
Time-management skills.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to mentor and train.
Ability to work cooperatively with diverse internal and external teams.
Integrity, honesty, accountability, and responsibility in work activities and professional conduct.
Initiative and a proactive approach to achieving goals.
Ability to use appropriate technology and data to complete tasks and solve problems, and to adapt to new technologies.
Ability to handle complex ideas, problems, and situations creatively.
Clear, effective, open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication, including public speaking and writing or editing technical reports.
Commitment to continual personal and professional learning.
Ability to follow through on commitments, maintain confidentiality, learn from mistakes, and recognize the impact of one's behavior on others.

Responsibilities

Interpret design drawings from civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines.
Participate in estimating kickoff meetings and verify completion of the checklist.
Attend pre-bid and final bid reviews with the Estimating Team and Business Development.
Review bid documents and attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to determine project scope.
Review and understand project bid forms and requirements.
Prepare and seek quotations for materials and subcontracts.
Use estimating software to estimate projects, enter data, and perform takeoffs.
Count electrical components shown on lighting, power, and low-voltage systems drawings.
Review and understand electrical and low-voltage systems specifications.
Follow estimating standards and guidelines.
Coordinate with Business Development, designers, project managers, general foremen, and others to resolve project issues.
Accurately enter data into estimating software.
Estimate labor, materials, and administrative costs for projects.
Write scope letters and prepare supporting documents for proposals.
Verify and maintain detailed records of estimate revisions and supporting documents for open-book project backup and handoff to project management.
Occasionally participate in interviews and respond to customer questions.
Participate in committees, department meetings, and estimate debriefs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid 100% by the employer for the employee and family; cash benefit available for opting out.
401(k) match.
Profit sharing.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
More than three weeks of PTO to start, paid holidays, and sick time.
Flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
Internal learning and development.
Employee Resource Groups.
Family-friendly work events.
Community volunteering.