Residential Electrical Estimator

IES Holdings, Inc. • Tampa, FL

120d

About The Position

This is a full-time position: Monday - Friday 7am-4pm. The role involves preparing and managing bids for single and multi-family residential projects (typically 100+ units) and requires knowledge and understanding of residential electric construction practices and installation according to building codes. The candidate will be responsible for take-offs and estimation of equipment, labor, and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools. Experience in obtaining and evaluating material, direct labor, manufacture equipment pricing, and subcontractor quotes is essential. The position also includes writing proposals/bids, managing multiple bids simultaneously, and evaluating changes through the bid process. The candidate will evaluate plans, look for discrepancies, and address them accordingly, participate in contract negotiations with clients, and assist the purchasing agent in procurement of equipment while ensuring all pricing meets contracted costs. A sense of urgency with the ability to meet guidelines is crucial.

Requirements

• Experience on single and multi-family residential projects
• Ability to communicate to installers, builders, building inspectors and homeowners install methods and code
• Possess leadership qualities and the ability to be a self-starter
• Ability to multi-task
• Five years in the Electrical trade preferred
• Skilled in reading and understanding drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Ability to accurately compile a summary of materials, equipment, and labor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills with Excel competency
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Dependable and punctual

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing bids for single and multi-family residential projects (typically 100+ units)
• Knowledge and understanding of residential electric construction practices and install according to building codes
• Take-offs and estimation of equipment, labor and materials according to builder’s specifications and bidding tools
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating material, direct labor, manufacture equipment pricing and subcontractor quotes
• Writing proposals/bids
• Managing multiple bids simultaneously and evaluating changes through the bid process
• Evaluation of plans, looking for discrepancies and addressing them accordingly
• Participate in contract negotiations with clients that involve scope of work and estimated quantities and values
• Assist purchasing agent in procurement of equipment and ensure all pricing is met per contracted costs
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency with the ability to meet guidelines

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees