Electrical Estimator

Erling Sales and Service LLC•Hutto, TX

14d

About The Position

As an Erling Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering precise cost estimates for electrical projects. Tasks include analyzing blueprints and project documents, conducting cost assessments, and collaborating with project managers and contractors to ensure smooth project completion. The estimator will also participate in cost control and value engineering activities. Our focus is on equipping, building, repairing, and maintaining retail facilities for operators of convenience stores and related types of business. Our core expertise is with fuel systems however we are expanding our offerings to provide a broad range of equipment, installation, repairs, and maintenance of the mechanical systems in these facilities. Our market is roughly the eastern half of Texas. We have delivered double-digit annual revenue growth for over fifteen years and expect that to continue going forward. We are privately held. We attract and retain people who had the following traits before joining our company: they are inherently hard working, they are hands-on get involved people, they pay attention to details and focus on doing the job right, they are constantly thinking about how to improve their work, they display good manners and know how to get along with other people. We operate in an “earned trust” work environment, which is to say we trust employees and expect they will deliver excellent results with minimal supervision. We are data driven and primarily utilize data to improve our performance. Our computer systems are excellent. We have recently completed a new corporate office in Hutto, TX to accommodate future growth. A PREVIEW OF YOUR DAY TO DAY Create profitable winning bids for the construction of fueling, convenience, and retail facilities Perform site visits to verify site layouts and equipment needs Interact with vendors, contractors, and customers to maximize bid win rates Work closely with the project management and sales teams to judge bid performance and receive valuable insight into upcoming work Accurately calculate volumes, distances, quantity takeoffs, and expected resource utilization Build spreadsheet models at the component detail level to determine pricing and margins Compare executed project performance to past bids to improve bidding accuracy

Requirements

Ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and self-prioritize work
Capacity to read and understand plans
Ability to travel to future construction sites to see and touch the work we do
Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
Capacity to learn the critical components that will become part of our bids
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
High School minimum
Experience overall - two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
Must work at an intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficient in take-off estimator planning
Must pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment

Nice To Haves

Degree in related field preferred
Experience working in ACCUBID a plus
Electrical Journeyman License a plus
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu or alternate takeoff software preferred

Responsibilities

preparing and delivering precise cost estimates for electrical projects
analyzing blueprints and project documents
conducting cost assessments
collaborating with project managers and contractors to ensure smooth project completion
participate in cost control and value engineering activities
Create profitable winning bids for the construction of fueling, convenience, and retail facilities
Perform site visits to verify site layouts and equipment needs
Interact with vendors, contractors, and customers to maximize bid win rates
Work closely with the project management and sales teams to judge bid performance and receive valuable insight into upcoming work
Accurately calculate volumes, distances, quantity takeoffs, and expected resource utilization
Build spreadsheet models at the component detail level to determine pricing and margins
Compare executed project performance to past bids to improve bidding accuracy