Electrical Estimator

Cummings Electrical•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Cummings Electrical is looking to hire an experienced Electrical Estimator in Houston, TX. Cummings Electrical is one of the country's fastest growing and most respected electrical contractors. We are a $350M company with a dedicated team of more than 1,200 employees. Headquartered near Dallas-Fort Worth airport, our projects span the state and nation. Since 2002, Cummings has maintained consistent growth, and we believe the future is bright! We strive to make being part of the Cummings team so interesting, purposeful, and fulfilling that working anywhere else would be a letdown. Our core values include building solid partnerships, providing exceptional service, nurturing a positive work environment, and offering comprehensive support to all our teammates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, combined with completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program and field experience, or a bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar studies
Minimum 4+ years’ relevant experience related to commercial, industrial and “service” projects
Accustomed to estimating projects at varied price ranges
Thorough knowledge of the electrical field with familiarity in materials and construction methods
Knowledgeable of the N.E.C and local codes
Proficient with MS Suite & Outlook and experience utilizing Accubid and AutoCAD
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Outgoing and personable

Responsibilities

Reviews and evaluates project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant documents to identify what is needed to create a bid proposal
Calculates the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents and/or site conditions
Consults with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Attends job site walk-throughs with other estimators as necessary to ensure that any field conditions that may potentially affect or impact the construction, prospective bid or pre-construction designs are properly handled
Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each project, evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rate, productivity, etc. and identifies any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems
Able to provide accurate, detailed, and competitive estimates