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Electrical Estimator

Miller Electric Company

Richmond, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Richmond, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago
About Us:

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Job Summary:

Join Miller Electric and be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and employee well‑being. This role offers meaningful project work, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including paid medical and dental coverage. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
 
  • Develop cost estimates from the take‐off stage to bid hand‐off 
  • Work with ConEst Estimating Software
  • Develop cost estimates for change orders
  • Analyze material and labor requirements to complete a project 
  • Attend pre‐bid and scope review meetings  
  • Compute and submit bids
  • Read & thoroughly understand blueprints
  • Perform fully on-screen electronic takeoffs and markups
  • Meet with engineers, customers, vendors, and Project Managers 
  • Visually inspect project locations to determine the amount of labor and materials needed  to do the work
  • Contact vendors for pricing  
  • Assess the costs of leasing equipment.  
  • Maintain the change order submissions/documents in an organized and standardized manner. Work with the project team to develop this standard.
  • Analyze material and labor requirements to complete a project
  • Attend pre-bid and scope review meetings
Qualifications:
REQUIRED
  • 6-8 years of experience with a High School Diploma, 4-6 years of experience with an Associate degree, or 0-2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong computer, Bluebeam, Contest, and Microsoft Suite skills
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Low Voltage Systems. 
  • Read and evaluate specifications and blueprints.
  • Deal effectively with customers.  
  • Analyze risks involved with certain project types.  
  • Estimate large and small projects.  
  • Work calmly under deadlines and external pressure.  
  • Excellent math skills.  
  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
PREFERRED
  • Hands-on construction experience
  • Journeyman or Master Electrician’s License
Benefits:
    • Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric)
    • 401k retirement with company matching
    • Vision plans
    • Disability Insurance
    • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance 
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Travel Accident Insurance 
    • Disability Insurance 
    • Paid Vacation & Holidays
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • College Coach Services

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Equal Opportunity Employer: As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy:

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

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