Junior Estimator - Infrastructure

Royal Electric•Dallas, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Team Royal! At Royal Electric Company, we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors, and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry. We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose: to build great relationships, one project at a time! We believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well-being. We have a current opening for a Junior Estimator in our Dallas, TX office. The Junior Estimator will be an addition to our Infrastructure Group, focusing on Airfield, Civil, Underground, etc. As an essential part of the bidding process, they assist with cost estimates and resource requirements for electrical construction projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Ability to read and understand construction plans and specs.
Willingness to learn and understand the industry.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills internally and externally.
Must be detail-orientated and well organized.
Ability to work with a team and independently.
Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or field experience is a plus.
Electrical estimating experience is a plus.
Experience using Bluebeam and estimating software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with analyzing drawings, specifications, proposals, etc. to complete various checklist/spreadsheets related to a project.
Focus on the takeoff process and utilize the checklist/spreadsheets created for the project.
Compile counts/quantities to create bill of materials (BOMs) as part of the request for quote process (RFQ).
Send RFQs out to material vendors and sub-contractors including all the necessary BOMS/documents related to the project.
Assist in subcontractor outreach including good faith efforts.
Create requests for information (RFIs) and submit to Estimator for review.
Participate in preparing and organizing bid packages.
File management throughout the entire duration of the estimates/bids.
Assist with final bid review.
Assist with “hand-off” to project management team after project is awarded including attending project kick off meetings when needed.
Complete misc. projects as assigned.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (3 types of medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k)
$50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
Pharmacy discounts
Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
Wellness Resources
Free telehealth
Health Joy App
Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
Employee Assistance Support
Hearing Aid discount plan
Laser VisionCare discount plan
Learning & Development
Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
Professional & Leadership Development Training
Skill Development Training
Mentorship Program
On-The-Job & Classroom Training
Employee Referral Program