Estimator II – Electrical
About The Position
Spire Solutions is hiring an Estimator II – Electrical to support its estimating team in preparing complete portions of electrical estimates for construction projects. The role includes quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, compiling cost history, and preparing system comparisons. Spire Solutions, a subsidiary of The Weitz Company, delivers interior construction solutions across the U.S., partnering with clients on design-assist, procurement, and turnkey installation services. The company describes its approach as hands-on and collaborative, drawing on product expertise and national supplier relationships.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry.
- Analytical ability and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Flexibility to balance competing needs within tight timeframes.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to learn job-related software after hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing electrical estimates is highly preferred.
- A degree in a construction-related field is desired.
- Experience with Procore and Bluebeam.
Responsibilities
- Read and analyze technical plans and specifications, incorporating their requirements into estimates.
- Produce reliable, complete, consistent, well-documented, and timely quantity surveys for assigned items.
- Generate design development estimates, providing quantities and components based on incomplete plans and specifications.
- Assist in developing complete project quantities from schematic-level plans and elevations.
- Conduct organized subcontractor and vendor solicitation and clearly communicate the required scope of work.
- Ensure complete trade coverage and advise the project lead of potential solicitation shortfalls.
- Assist with bid-day spreadsheets and detailed proposal tabulation sheets (Bid Tickets), including custom client cost breakdowns or schedules of values.
- Project pricing using historical data and adjust pricing for project conditions.
- Review trade proposals and scope letters to identify gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
- Prepare the final estimate for transfer to the job cost accounting system, adjusting it to meet the project team's cost-management needs.
- Prepare cost analysis reports and identify value-analysis opportunities throughout the estimating process.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Rewarding bonus program.
- Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Generous paid time off provisions.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Fully paid parental leave.
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
- Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
