Electrical Estimator
- Lewiston, ME
- $55,000 - $65,000
A bit about us:
We are an established electrical company in the Northeast US region.
Why join us?
We prize safety. We value our employees and the opportunity for them to grow within our company.
Job Details
Attend Pre-bid, Scope Review, and other meetings as required.
Bid projects with enough detail to provide accurate proposals.
Review and understanding of specifications as they apply to specific jobs and be able to process the information contained therein in the preparation of estimates.
Understand and make appropriate interpretations of all drawings and documents.
Must understand the use of drawing symbols as they relate to various systems, i.e., fire alarm, lighting, lighting controls, motor controls, switches, receptacles, etc.
Must be familiar with drawing scales and the use of scale takeoff devices.
Must be able to move easily within the Accubid system.
Work closely with general contractors, architects, engineers, and customers as required.
Must be/become familiar with local vendors and be able to communicate sufficient information (specifications, quantities, sketches) to the vendor to ensure the receipt of accurate and competitive pricing. Maintains that communication throughout the bid preparation process and forwards any addenda to the vendor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 1 year’s experience as an Electrical Estimator, primarily in Commercial applications.
Industrial knowledge is a plus.
Familiarity with up-to-date electrical estimating software.
Must be able to recognize/identify potential discrepancies and errors in documents and develop questions for timely response.
Ability to develop estimates based in various stages of design.
Knowledge/understanding of electrical work and materials used.
Capability to set up and complete a takeoff and enter quantities in a neat, professional manner.
Take off Systems involved in the preparation of an estimate (motor controls, instrumentation, lighting, lighting control, fire alarm, A/V, modular wiring, grounding, motor and equipment connections, generators, power distribution equipment, feeders, UPS, etc.).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bluebeam PDF software experience.
Hands-on experience in the Commercial Electrical field.
Familiarity with Accubid estimating software system.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
Bid projects with enough detail to provide accurate proposals.
Review and understanding of specifications as they apply to specific jobs and be able to process the information contained therein in the preparation of estimates.
Understand and make appropriate interpretations of all drawings and documents.
Must understand the use of drawing symbols as they relate to various systems, i.e., fire alarm, lighting, lighting controls, motor controls, switches, receptacles, etc.
Must be familiar with drawing scales and the use of scale takeoff devices.
Must be able to move easily within the Accubid system.
Work closely with general contractors, architects, engineers, and customers as required.
Must be/become familiar with local vendors and be able to communicate sufficient information (specifications, quantities, sketches) to the vendor to ensure the receipt of accurate and competitive pricing. Maintains that communication throughout the bid preparation process and forwards any addenda to the vendor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 1 year’s experience as an Electrical Estimator, primarily in Commercial applications.
Industrial knowledge is a plus.
Familiarity with up-to-date electrical estimating software.
Must be able to recognize/identify potential discrepancies and errors in documents and develop questions for timely response.
Ability to develop estimates based in various stages of design.
Knowledge/understanding of electrical work and materials used.
Capability to set up and complete a takeoff and enter quantities in a neat, professional manner.
Take off Systems involved in the preparation of an estimate (motor controls, instrumentation, lighting, lighting control, fire alarm, A/V, modular wiring, grounding, motor and equipment connections, generators, power distribution equipment, feeders, UPS, etc.).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bluebeam PDF software experience.
Hands-on experience in the Commercial Electrical field.
Familiarity with Accubid estimating software system.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
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Job Details
Location
Lewiston, ME
Job Type
Permanent
Compensation
$55,000 - $65,000