This position is responsible for forecasting costs for potential field projects under the guidance of a Senior Estimator, Estimating Supervisor, and/or Regional Estimating Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Reviews specification information and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

 Organizes bid components to ensure accuracy and completeness.

 Performs takeoffs on blueprints (i.e., circuiting and scaling drawings, counting devices and equipment, etc).

 Consults with clients, vendors, foremen/superintendents, and project managers to discuss and formulate estimates.

 Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

 Finalizes and follows up on completed bids.

 Attends job site walk throughs with Senior Estimator and/or Estimating Supervisor as necessary.

 Achieves $4,000,000/year in awarded jobs.

 Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

 Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

 Analytical Skills - Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

 Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

 Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

 Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.

 Communication - Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of mediums.

 Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

 Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

 Ethical - Ability to demonstrate/conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

 Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.

 Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.

 Healthy, Sustainable Work - Commitment to fostering a healthy, safe workplace in which team members can deliver quality services that best utilize the resources (people, property, and financial assets) of the company and minimize the impact on the environment.

 Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

 Interpersonal - Maintains a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with clients, co-workers, customers, and management.

 Judgment - Ability to formulate sound decisions using the available information.

 Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

 Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.

 Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

 Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

 Systems Analysis - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

 Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

 Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

 Well Workplace - Ability to identify and act on opportunities that improve the informational, behavioral, and physical components of work which positively impact individual and team member health, wellness, and safety.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

 A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and one to two years of electrical estimating experience

COMPUTER SKILLS:

 Must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

 Experience in Accubid is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 Strong mathematical skills are required.

 Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).

Bottom Line Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

2. 2+ years of electrical estimating experience.

3. Experience in Accubid is preferred.

4. Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).

5. Local or close enough for a short easy move.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.