Electrical Estimator

Lighthouse Electric Co. • Canonsburg, PA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Estimator performs the day-to-day operations of electrical estimating. Develops cost estimates from take-off stage to bid hand-off Performs site inspections to fully determine the labor and materials needs Analyzes material, labor requirements, and general conditions to complete a project Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings Computes and submits bids Interprets the specifications and blueprints to determine design intent Coordinates with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers Manages quotation process with vendors Determines equipment needs Maintains up-to-date information in Opportunity Tracker Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Electrical construction estimating experience
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Knowledge of and direct experience in estimating software. Accubid Enterprise preferred
• Ability to read and evaluate specifications and blueprints
• Ability to perform computer-based take-offs
• Ability to complete estimates using technology, e.g., Bluebeam, LiveCount, BIM models
• Ability to adhere to Estimating department standards
• Ability to assess and quantify risks based on opportunity type
• Ability to estimate projects from $100k to $100M+
• Ability to collaborate on complex estimates with estimating team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to maintain composure under deadlines and external pressure
• Comfortable working within a transparent work environment
• Ability to confidently discuss and develop budgets based on estimated opportunities
• Effective communication skills, oral and written
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or technical training in related field, preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates from take-off stage to bid hand-off
• Performs site inspections to fully determine the labor and materials needs
• Analyzes material, labor requirements, and general conditions to complete a project
• Attends pre-bid and scope review meetings
• Computes and submits bids
• Interprets the specifications and blueprints to determine design intent
• Coordinates with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers
• Manages quotation process with vendors
• Determines equipment needs
• Maintains up-to-date information in Opportunity Tracker
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level