Electrical Estimator (Accubid Anywhere) Job at Knight Electric, Inc, United States

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  • Knight Electric, Inc
  • United States

Job Description

Electrical Estimator - Justin, TX or Remote/Hybrid 

Our Company: 

Knight Electric Inc. is a family owned, nationwide company offering a wide range of commercial lighting and electrical services. We are committed to delivering superior workmanship and client satisfaction. 

About this role:  

The addition of the electrical estimator position is an integral part of our continued growth. Our company focuses on the retail/commercial segment of the industry, both new construction and remodels. If you meet the requirements listed below and are looking for long term growth and a great culture. 

Location: Onsite or Remote

This role can be remote with some travel to an office periodically for meetings or other. 

Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 annual compensation. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Complete the estimated takeoff, using on-screen computer estimating, within time deadlines. 
  • Develop and maintain a positive relationship with vendors and customers 
  • Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant documents to identify what is needed to create a bid proposal. 
  • Time Management and Communication is a must in estimating. Fulfilling deadlines and able to communicate the information proposed to the customer. 
  • Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities. 
  • Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes limited information. 
  • Notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on outsourced work. 
  • Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. 
  • Review vendors bill of materials and subcontractors scope letters for accuracy. 
  • Complete change order estimates for awarded projects. 
  • Work as a team with other estimators, company divisions, and departments within the company. 
  • Attend estimating/sales meetings to discuss bid status, and present/solve problems. 
  • Assist field operations with the estimate after bid award through project closeout. 
  • Prepare a proposal letter, meet proposal due date schedules. 
  • Analyze bids and propose value engineer cost saving ideas. 
  • Provide leadership, direction, train, and mentor Junior Estimators and work well with all team members. 
  • Properly transfer awarded projects to operations team and perform buyouts when necessary. 

Position Requirements: 

  • At least 4+ years of estimating commercial electrical projects in similar types of construction as our core work – commercial new construction and remodels 
  • Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners 
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness 
  • Full working knowledge and experience with Accubid software. 
  • Thorough knowledge of the commercial electrical field and familiarity with materials and construction methods.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Excel, Word) and comfort with spreadsheets and computerized on-screen takeoff programs. 
  • Knowledgeable of the N.E.C and local code 
  • Produce accurate, timely, and competitive estimates with minimal data. 
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize. 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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