Electrical Estimator
- Suffolk, VA, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Description
Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator ready for a direct-hire opportunity in Suffolk, VA? We're looking for a talented individual to join our growing team and play a key role in our construction projects. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for electrical estimating, we want to hear from you! This role offers an annual salary of $65,000 to $90,000. For more information, contact our RPS Recruiter, Jen, at [email protected].
Perks & Benefits
- Other on the spot perks
- Weekly paychecks
- Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options
- Medical / Dental Insurance
- 401k
- STD /LTD
- Paid Time Off
- $65K - $90K
Employment Type & Shifts
- Full Time
- Direct Hire
- 1st Shift
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares cost estimates for all aspects of commercial or electrical construction projects up to 10M utilizing construction plans and specifications in accordance with company estimating guidelines and related industry standards.
- Serves as front line point of contact on behalf of company on bid day.
- Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff and scope of work.
- Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
- Negotiates with vendors to insure quality and lowest cost possible on bid items.
- Supports other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines and assisting Project Mangers with job start up and change order cost.
Qualifications
- 4 or more years estimating or cost control and or engineering experience in the commercial or industrial construction industry; design quality project experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills (Excel) and exceptional knowledge/experience utilizing complex project management software and construction estimating software required.
- Ability to interpret computerized cost data and system and reading/comprehending blueprints.
- Strong math, reading, organizational, and analytical/critical thinking skills.
- Agility to work effectively as an estimating team member.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, strong communication (written/verbal), problem solving, analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
- Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check.
Associate Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- Background Check
- Drug Test
- Must be at least 18 years old
The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $31.25 - $43.26 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home.
More about this job
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Estimating
- Construction industry
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Industrial software
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail