Who we are L.L. Vann Electric, Inc. is a premier commercial electrical contracting company serving the Raleigh–Durham area. With decades of experience, we specialize in large-scale commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and mission-critical projects. Our commitment to quality, safety, and employee growth sets us apart. Position summary L.L. Vann Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial projects ranging from $10,000 service work to $35,000,000 new construction. The role reports to the Chief Estimator / Director of Preconstruction and is based in Raleigh, NC.
Key responsibilities
Bid preparation
- Review plans, specifications, addenda and RFPs to define scope, exclusions and risks for each bid.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for power distribution, lighting, branch wiring, fire alarm, low voltage, site utilities and special systems.
- Build labor and material estimates using company labor units, historical data and current vendor pricing.
- Solicit, level and analyze quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for gear, lighting packages, fire alarm, controls and other specialty scopes.
- Prepare clear bid proposals with qualifications, clarifications, alternates and unit pricing. Project range
- Turn around small projects ($10K to $500K) quickly and accurately, often within days.
- Lead large, complex bids ($1M to $35M).
- Develop budgets and conceptual estimates from schematic or incomplete drawings. Collaboration and hand-off
- Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks; submit RFIs during the bid period.
- Participate in value engineering and present cost-saving alternatives to general contractors and owners.
- Hand off awarded projects with a complete turnover package: estimate, scope, quotes and assumptions.
Records and improvement
- Maintain bid logs and estimate files.
- Compare estimates to job-cost results and refine labor units and pricing databases.Qualifications Required
- 5+ years of electrical estimating experience with a commercial or industrial electrical contractor.
- Proven record of winning and estimating projects above $5M, along with fast-turn small work.
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical, architectural, mechanical and civil drawings and specifications.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local code requirements.
- Solid understanding of electrical construction methods, materials, labor productivity and sequencing.
- Proficiency with electrical estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to present and defend bids. Preferred
- Field experience as a journeyman or master electrician, or as an electrical project manager.
- Background in healthcare, data center, education, industrial or mission-critical work.Skills and software
- Estimating platforms such as Accubid.
- Takeoff tools such as Bluebeam Revu.
- Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and ability to manage several bids at once under deadlines.
Why Work With LLV Competitive pay based on experience A team-first culture with long-tenured employees to learn from and collaborate with A growing company - but growing at the right rate, with stability you can count on.
Benefits We Offer
- Vacation
- Choice of 3 medical plans
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match up to 6% both Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans offered Work environment
This is primarily an office-based role with periodic job walks and site visits that may require PPE and walking active construction sites. Bid deadlines may occasionally require extended hours.