Electrical Estimator - Charleston, WV

Pillar Innovations•Charleston, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. The general role of the Electrical Estimator is to provide project pricing, estimates and proposals to support the efforts of the Electrical Team and to cultivate new business through customer relations. The Estimator may also assist in the scheduling, bill of materials (BOM’s), and overall coordination of projects, which can include but not be limited to the following: availability of personnel, resources, and materials; required tooling and equipment, and provide project start-up support to the Project Manager assigned to the job. This position will regularly communicate and coordinate with the Electrical Department management and managers within various departments to support the following industries such as: Industrial Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Aggregate, Oil and Gas, Factories, Plants, Coal, Wind Energy, Solar, Commercial, Residential, etc. This position will require a flexible schedule that includes extended hours, weekends, holidays, and evenings. Areas of operations include, but are not limited to: MD, PA, WV, and OH. The Electrical Estimator will report to the Divison Manager.

Requirements

5+ years of electrical experience or equivalent/relevant education preferred
2+ years of electrical estimating experience and/or electrical field experience is preferred
Ability to develop estimates from software programs, PDF drawings, blueprints, shop drawings, and other documents
Possess a basic understanding of the National Electric Code
Possess advanced knowledge of personal computers and software packages including specific knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Possess highly developed organizational skills
Possess a high level of attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure and meet budget and project deadlines
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be able to effectively adapt to ever-changing and ever-emerging customer needs
Must be dependable; trustworthy; and possess a positive and productive attitude
Ability to effectively present information and coordinate with cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals

Responsibilities

Attend pre-bid meetings and participate in site visits, as required, prior to submitting a bid
Prepare pricing estimates for new projects, add-on work, and change orders on existing projects
Read, understand, and incorporate bid instructions and detailed specifications in each estimate
Define and develop Scop of Work documents for bids
Prepare and submit bids with all required bidding documents
Prepare an accurate “take off” of materials, labor, equipment, and delivery costs to provide thorough estimates
Prepare preliminary project schedules for submittal with bid, as required
Prepare and provide all necessary job information to ensure successful “hand-off” of estimates to Project Managers
Communicate with customers to assess needs and provide accurate and precise quotes
Cultivate relationships with vendors with an emphasis on increasing efficiencies and reducing costs
Communicate and coordinate with Project Managers to assist them in quoting and to seek their review and approvals of each bid prior to submittal
Participate in post-project reviews to identify opportunities for improved estimating
Identify potential problems and provide effective solutions and problem-resolution
Support field operations through a variety of administrative tasks as needed such as purchasing, material tracking, answering job related questions, etc.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Health/Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Advancement through defined employee career paths
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children