Electrical Estimator

Job description

Overview An Estimator will be responsible for calculating the cost of electrical construction by reviewing and evaluating available documents and developing accurate, competitive, and profitable bid proposals for a variety of national electrical projects. Responsibilities: - Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a bid proposal. - Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents. - Analyze project for value engineering options while taking into account specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed. - Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents. - Identify strategies to create bid advantages. - Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively. - Prepare “RFI” questions. - Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers. - Reviews quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received. - Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors. - Prepares bid docume...