Senior Electrical Estimator

Dubak Electrical • Plainfield, IN

4d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Dubak Electrical Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator due to company growth. The role estimates project costs confidently and accurately while working as part of a team and completing estimates within required bid cycles. Projects typically range from $5 million to $100 million. The position requires working knowledge of industrial construction, design, finance, and project management, as well as understanding corporate and electrical industry practices, processes, standards, and their cost impacts. The estimator prepares detailed cost estimates, develops proposal and scope-of-work documents, coordinates with project managers, and reviews cost proposals and value-engineering analyses without compromising safety or quality. The role may also involve other duties based on project, client, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience preferred.
• Accubid or similar estimating software experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• High or expert-level knowledge of electrical work, with general knowledge of mechanical, pipe, civil, and structural work.
• Detailed knowledge of industrial electrical estimating methods for power, control, automation, instrumentation, lighting, contract maintenance, data/voice, fiber-optic wiring, and project management.
• Working knowledge of industrial construction, design, finance, and project management.
• Strong understanding of corporate and electrical-industry practices, processes, standards, and their cost impacts.
• Strong technical writing skills, particularly for construction proposals, scopes of work, and client presentations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple craft labor resources and installation methods.
• Ability to understand project scheduling and manpower loading.
• Self-starter with self-leadership and time-management skills to complete work within bid constraints.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability and desire to participate in continuing education.

Nice To Haves

• Accubid software knowledge is preferred.
• More than 5 years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and compile detailed, accurate cost estimates.
• Complete estimates within required bid cycles and time constraints.
• Prepare construction proposal documents, scope-of-work documents, and client presentation packages.
• Perform complete industrial electrical job costing and tracking.
• Coordinate multiple craft labor resources.
• Understand and coordinate civil, mechanical, and electrical installation methods to prevent physical interference between installed work.
• Consult with project managers about estimating costs and proactively resolve issues.
• Understand project scheduling and manpower loading.
• Review and approve cost proposals and conduct meaningful value-engineering analysis without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Participate in continuing education and company-provided training as directed, provided, and requested.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned according to project, client, and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional insurance.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Training reimbursement program.
• Positive work/life balance.
• Opportunity for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED