Estimator - Commercial Electrical

Apollo Electrical Services, INC•Orlando, FL

1d•$40,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

Apollo Electrical Services, INC is seeking a full-time electrical Estimator for commercial construction projects, who is interested in growing with the company, implementing new procedures, and willing to learn.

Requirements

Experience in the Commercial Electrical field
Valid driver's license (for travel to jobsites if needed)
Effective communication skills
Strong problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to interpret blueprints
Highly organized; solid time management abilities
Detail oriented

Nice To Haves

Certification through ASPE or AACE is advantageous

Responsibilities

Analyzing blueprints to determine wire lengths as well as suitable outlet placement based on electrical codes.
Determining the amount, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for each electrical project.
Determining the amount of labor required to complete each project.
Determining the potential profitability of electrical projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions.
Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.
Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct electrical components or sub-contract the construction of components.
Identifying and building up cost estimates by analyzing the materials and labor needed to complete several projects
Examining and explaining the cost of wasted materials and possible delays in a project, and suggesting recommendations or coming up with solutions to fix these issues
Identifying and knowing the risks involved in the projects, creating production schedules, and so on
Efficiently preparing work and guidelines, and creating designs for distribution systems and new clients or customers
Liaising and communicating effectively with customers, and recommending appropriate locations, wire, transformer sizes, and so on
Reviewing residential, industrial, and commercial building plans in order to determine the electrical needs of a project
Reviewing supplier costs in order to determine how much each individual element costs, and negotiating with suppliers in order to bargain the best prices
Maintaining cost of databases and outlining common costs in order to save time on future estimates