Electrical Estimator

TEKsystems • Richmond, VA

8d • $40 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Estimator prepares cost estimates for specific disciplines and provides business support to senior staff. The role involves budget and market estimates and trade reconciliations using project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs. The position is contract-to-hire, fully onsite in Richmond, Virginia, and may involve site walks and travel to client sites. The role works collaboratively, requires ownership of assignments and sound technical judgment, and may include guiding junior technical staff and assisting with their assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent discipline experience.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents.
• Apply union and trade construction cost standards.
• Develop final should-cost estimates to validate trade cost submissions and ensure fair pricing.
• Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to change.
• Source current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope and build relationships with A/E firms and project teams.
• Support senior staff in identifying efficiency improvements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and file structures in accordance with company standards.
• Support the cost data library.
• Prepare cost reconciliations between multiple estimates and explain cost variances.
• Perform site walks at the client site as needed; travel to client sites may be required.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Provide guidance to junior technical staff and assist with assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time Off/Leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level