Electrical Estimator
TEKsystems · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$40–$55/hrFull-time
About the role
As an Electrical Estimator, you will prepare cost estimates for specific disciplines and provide business support to senior staff. You'll conduct budget and market estimates, trade reconciliations while utilizing project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs. This full-time role offers the opportunity to demonstrate your potential, collaborate with industry experts, and enjoy a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents.
- Understand union and trade construction cost standards.
- Develop final should cost estimates to validate trade cost submissions and ensure fair pricing.
- Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget.
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to change.
- Source accurate and current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases.
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope and build strong relationships with A/E firms and project teams.
- Support senior staff in identifying efficiency improvements.
- Maintain organized project documentation and file structures in accordance with company standards.
- Support cost data library.
- Prepare cost reconciliations between multiple estimates and explain cost variances.
- May need to perform site walks as needed at the client site.
- Potential travel at client site.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Work involves conventional practices with occasional complex features; work within a collaborative group, demonstrate ownership on assignments, make sound technical judgments, collaborate with and provide guidance to junior technical staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent discipline experience.
- Minimum of 5‑10 years of relevant experience.
Skills
- Proficient in IT tools including Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and web‑based platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.