Electrical Estimator Jobs

The core purpose of the Electrical Estimator is to create timely and accurate estimates. The Electrical Estimator will work within the System Solutions Team (SST) taking direction at the team level from the Pre-Construction Project Manager (PPM) and report to the Estimating Manager to fulfill his/her job duties. This staff-level position will strive to support all staff and management to meet internal and external deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and use Excel spreadsheets to aid in estimating purposes.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Identify and evaluate electrical suppliers and specialist subcontractors for the project.
• Read, understand, and interpret drawings, job specifications, scope of work (SOW), and local codes for the electrical installation.
• Provide input on electrical installation work items and their duration for the proposed project schedule.
• Prepare accurate internal estimates of the costs for the electrical installation work in alignment with the client’s RFP (Request for Proposal).
• Accurately calculate materials and installation time for each job estimate.
• Provide support to the PPM in creating a professional proposal that clearly communicates the SOW, price, and proposed schedule.?
• Provides viable creative solutions to increase project profitability.
• Maintain flexibility and strive to complete all other requests as directed by management.
• Consistently provide excellent customer service with all external stakeholders and internal team members.
• Support the Pre-Construction Project Manager,?SST, and work with vendors, subcontractors, and clients to obtain current pricing, sourcing, lead time, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of electrical installation project requirements and effectively communicate project needs to the SST.
• Provide input to project schedules with electrical installation tasks and durations.
• Prepare RFP packages for these same electrical suppliers.
• Supports the estimating effort as part of a System Solutions Team within the System Solutions Group.
• Seeks continued education by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Align with DCI’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives.
• Actively participate in project capture meetings such as Bid Strategy, Proposal Kick-off, Proposal Status Meetings, subcontractor meetings, and estimate review meetings.
• Strives to help the organization deliver successful projects (Safety, Timeliness, Execution, Quality, Profitability).

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Conveyor experience is preferred but not required.
• At least three years’ work experience as an Electrical Estimator working on medium to large projects
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Experience with estimating electrical installation projects
• Experience with high voltage (480VAC) and low voltage (controls) wiring

Skills/Abilities

• Willing to take part in open, honest, and candid discussions.
• Superior administrative ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with finesse and minimal oversight.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven teamwork, participation, and a heart to serve.
• Driven self-starter who takes the initiative to go above and beyond.
• Composed under pressure with a desire to be flexible.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
• High energy, goal-driven professional with an optimistic demeanor
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the Company
• Critical thinker willing to be creative to find solutions.