Electrical Estimator - Miller Electric Company
About The Position
Miller Electric Company is seeking an Electrical Estimator to develop cost estimates for electrical construction projects, including material and labor requirements. The role covers the estimating process from takeoff through bid handoff and includes preparing change-order estimates and submitting bids. The estimator works with project teams and meets with engineers, customers, vendors, and project managers. The position reports directly to a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager. The role involves reviewing blueprints, completing electronic takeoffs and markups, inspecting project locations to determine labor and material needs, obtaining vendor pricing, and assessing equipment-leasing costs. The estimator also maintains organized, standardized change-order documentation in collaboration with the project team. ConEst Estimating Software is used in the role. Miller Electric describes its work as designing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems, including traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience estimating heavy commercial, federal, and industrial construction for projects up to $10 million.
- High proficiency with computer-based estimating and Microsoft Office.
- Experience using the National Electrical Code (NEC) and low-voltage systems.
- Proven experience working with vendors.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on construction experience.
- Journeyman or Master Electrician’s License.
- Experience with Bluebeam, ConEst, and Accubid.
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 electronic on-screen 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, working with the project team to develop the standard.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including paid medical and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Disability insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Travel accident insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- College Coach Services.
- Wellness initiative.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
