Electrical Estimator

Miller Electric Company•Savannah, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Electric is seeking an Electrical Estimator to develop project cost estimates, including material and labor requirements. The role handles estimates from takeoff through bid handoff and supports change-order estimating and submissions. The Electrical Estimator reports directly to a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager and works with project teams and external stakeholders. The position uses ConEst Estimating Software and involves reviewing blueprints and specifications, performing electronic takeoffs and markups, inspecting project locations, and gathering vendor and equipment-leasing costs.

Requirements

Required experience varies by education: 6–8 years with a high school diploma, 4–6 years with an associate degree, or 0–2 years with a bachelor’s degree.
Strong computer, Bluebeam, ConEst, and Microsoft Suite skills.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and low-voltage systems.
Ability to read and evaluate specifications and blueprints.
Ability to deal effectively with customers.
Ability to analyze risks involved with certain project types.
Ability to estimate large and small projects.
Ability to work calmly under deadlines and external pressure.
Excellent math skills.
Strong communication skills.
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship; employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on construction experience.
Journeyman or Master Electrician’s License.

Responsibilities

Develop cost estimates from the takeoff stage through bid handoff.
Use ConEst Estimating Software.
Develop cost estimates for change orders.
Analyze material and labor requirements to complete projects.
Attend pre-bid and scope review meetings.
Compute and submit bids.
Read and thoroughly understand blueprints.
Perform fully on-screen electronic takeoffs and markups.
Meet with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers.
Visually inspect project locations to determine the labor and materials needed.
Contact vendors for pricing.
Assess the costs of leasing equipment.
Maintain change-order submissions and documents in an organized, standardized manner, and work with the project team to develop the standard.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage, with 100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Travel Accident Insurance.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
College Coach Services.