Electrical Estimator

Edmonson Electric • Town of Land O' Lakes, WI

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Electrical Estimator will bid new jobs and complete new estimates in a timely manner. Estimators will also be responsible for file maintenance, upkeep, and organization. This role involves preparing and managing bids for single and multi-family residential projects (typically 100+ units), requiring knowledge and understanding of residential electrical construction practices and installation according to building codes. The estimator will perform take-offs and estimation of equipment, labor, and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools, and will be experienced in obtaining and evaluating material, direct labor, manufacturer equipment pricing, and subcontractor quotes. Responsibilities include writing proposals/bids, managing multiple bids simultaneously, evaluating changes through the bid process, and evaluating plans for discrepancies. The role also involves participating in contract negotiations with clients regarding scope of work and estimated quantities and values, assisting the purchasing agent in procurement of equipment to meet contracted costs, and demonstrating a sense of urgency with the ability to meet guidelines and deadlines.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Previous experience in all phases of residential electricity.
• Knowledgeable with local NEC code requirements.
• Experience on single and multi-family residential projects.
• Skilled in reading and understanding drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Five years in the Electrical trade preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing bids for single and multi-family residential projects (typically 100+ units).
• Knowledge and understanding of residential electric construction practices and install according to building codes.
• Take-offs and estimation of equipment, labor and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating material, direct labor, manufacture equipment pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Writing proposals/bids.
• Managing multiple bids simultaneously and evaluating changes through the bid process.
• Evaluation of plans, looking for discrepancies and addressing them accordingly.
• Participate in contract negotiations with clients that involve scope of work and estimated quantities and values.
• Assist purchasing agent in procurement of equipment and all pricing is met per contracted costs.
• Sense of urgency with ability to meet guidelines and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED