Electrical Estimator

About the role

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned contractor thriving since 1977. If you value integrity, customer service excellence, teamwork, accountability, and safety, you are the perfect fit for our cohesive work environment.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Vision & Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Retailment Program 401K Matching (3%)
• A safety-first, family-like workplace
• Paid Holidays (6 Days) and PTO
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• A diverse internal training program, Jet University, is available to the team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create bid proposals for projects.
• Verify the accuracy of material needs and compliance with specifications.
• Resolve design issues and questions by involving appropriate personnel. Push for resolutions to keep the project moving during estimation.
• Assist the General Manager in negotiating project bids and estimating project costs.
• Assist the General Manager in negotiating materials and equipment purchases.
• Call for bid results.
• Check material pricing.
• Review project contracts and ensure that the scope of work matches the bid.
• Attend Job kick-off/turnover meeting with PM, GM, and Foremen.
• Evaluate projections with GM/PM throughout the project.
• Periodically review projects for quality and client satisfaction. A review of the project in the field will be necessary.
• Attend job closeout and review meetings to analyze historical data.
• Maintain a historical database.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in estimating and quantity take-offs.
• Ability to work autonomously and/or with trades to develop complete cost estimates.
• Develop details and metrics associated with costing.
• Develop order-of-magnitude pricing on change packages.
• Ability to cost estimate electrical scopes of work.
• Can reference and communicate current market pricing and capabilities.
• Can plan and schedule implementations of cost and change packages.
• Able to use and manage cost packages within costing software systems.
• Able to comment and confirm trade and market pricing.
• Able to build relationships with trade partners, clients, and consultants.
• Able to positively engage Subcontractors on change issues without jeopardizing relationships.
• Able to read and interpret construction documents (blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Experience with Assemble, BIM 360, or other Revit model engagement software. (preferred)
• Basic Proficiency in English required. Candidates must have a basic understanding of English for safety purposes and to communicate with colleagues, vendors, and contractors on-site effectively. The ability to follow instructions and engage with the team is essential for success in this role.

Location

Location: Salem, OR 1935 Silverton Rd NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Jet Industries is an equal opportunity employer and hires without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We also enforce a zero-tolerance drug policy.