Position: Electrical Estimator
Work Type: On-Site
Experience: Electrical Estimating or Related Industry Experience Preferred
Salary: $70,000 – $100,000 (depending on experience in estimating electrical commercial work)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Position Overview
The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical projects. This role involves reviewing project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs. The Electrical Estimator works closely with project managers, vendors, clients, and contractors to ensure estimates are complete, cost-effective, and aligned with project requirements while supporting all phases of the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities & Measures of Success
- Estimating & Bidding: Prepare accurate cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical projects. Develop labor, material, equipment, and overall project cost estimates.
- Scope Review & Takeoffs: Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope. Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed material calculations.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Maintain estimating databases and update pricing information.
- Bid Submissions & Tracking: Prepare bid proposals and submit documentation to management for review. Attend pre-bid meetings as required. Track bids and prepare weekly bid status reports.
- Change Orders & Pre-Construction: Coordinate with project managers on change orders, ASIs, bulletins, and project pricing. Assist with pre-construction activities including project setup, schedule of values, and material procurement.
- Handoff & Collaboration: Support project turnover meetings and post-construction reviews. Collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams throughout the estimating process.
Qualifications & Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Education: High School Diploma required. Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Trade/Technical Certification in a related field preferred.
- Experience: Experience in electrical estimating, electrical contracting, or construction estimating preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, building codes, and specs.
Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and building codes.
- Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and bid preparation.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
Technical Skills
- Electrical Estimating & Quantity Takeoffs
- Bid Preparation & Proposal Development
- Cost Estimating & Budget Analysis
- Electrical Plan & Specification Review
- Change Order & ASI Pricing
- Estimating Software & Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Construction Documentation
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
- Competitive Compensation ($70k - $100k based on experience)
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Growth Opportunities
Work Environment & Additional Details
- Environment: Office-based estimating environment with occasional job site visits.
- Collaboration: Frequent interaction with project managers, vendors, contractors, and customers.
- Pace & Culture: Fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and accuracy while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Us
AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.