Company

Task Electric

ElectricalConstructionEstimator

$60–85k Burlington, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Electrical Construction Estimator. Skills: Electrical Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Project Proposal Development, Vendor and Subcontractor Management, Client Relations. Study, evaluate, and understand project plans, designs, and specifications.. Identify project resources required based on the scope of work.”

Industry & Context.

Task Electric
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years of experience as an Electrical Construction Estimator

Nice to Have

Residential & Commercial experience a plus

What You'll Do.

and understand project plans

Identify project resources required based on the scope of work.

Generate estimates for labor

Obtain multiple bids from vendors and assist in contract negotiations.

Work with internal teams and clients to create competitive project proposals or bids.

Estimate Change Orders during downtime.

Attend Pre-Bid Meetings to understand project intent and requirements.

Prepare RFIs to identify conflicts and seek clarifications.

Follow up on leads and submitted proposals.

Develop itemized costs using construction system breakdowns and computer-generated take-offs.

Create quantitative counts for Bills of Material.

Navigate client plan room websites to download bid documents.

Complete estimating tasks within deadlines.

Mark-up drawings and documents with detail notes.

Assist in developing the electrical scope letter for proposals.

Coordinate with Engineers on BIM layouts.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works with internal team and potential client to create the most competitive project proposal or bid.; A “Team” oriented mind set to assist other collogues meet their deadlines.; Capable to ask questions to other team members and/or management when not sure of something.; Ability to interact with customers and co-workers in a professional manner.; Coordinate with Engineers on BIM layouts.

Communication Scope

verbal and written communication skills; Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully

Process & Methodology

resource planning, estimating Change Orders

Full Job Description

## Description The Electrical Construction Estimator is responsible for the study, evaluation and understanding of project plans, designs and specifications. Identifies project resources required for the project based on the scope of work. Generates estimates for the cost of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors; where appropriate, delegates to outside purchasing agents. Obtains multiple bids from vendors and subcontractors; assists in contract negotiations. Works with internal team and potential client to create the most competitive project proposal or bid. During the Estimator’s workload “down-time,” supports the Project Managers by estimating Change Orders.   Essential Functions ·Client Relations Functions: - Attend Pre-Bid Meetings to understand the project’s intent to achieve the Owner’s requirements. As well as, to determine the extent of possible required demolition scope of work in an existing building that would remain in place and to determine how the existing building systems will connect with the new project. - Prepare “Request For Information” (RFI) to identify conflicts in the Bid Documents and/or clarifications to provide the appropriate direction in developing the correct cost to accomplish the Client’s expected scope of work to complete their electrical requirements. - Assisting with lead follow-ups and referrals from field activity concerning future opportunities; along with following up with submitted electrical proposals to understand the status of the bid evaluation.   · Estimating: - Able to read & comprehend specifications and multiple trade drawings to understand the full spectrum of what the electrical requirements will be for a project. - Develop itemized costs for projects through Construction Systems’ breakdowns by computer generated counts & take-offs by utilizing Accu-bid, Enterprise software; along with, Live Count Plan Viewer. - Estimates equipment, human resources, cost of project, and materials required to complete each pro

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