Electrical Estimator - Building Group

About Us

At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry.

We sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose: to build great relationships, one project at a time. We invest in your growth and well-being through comprehensive wellness programs and continuous learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, etc. to complete various checklist/spreadsheets related to a project.
• Review takeoff process with Jr Estimator and ensure the checklist/spreadsheets are created for the project.
• Compile counts/quantities to create bill of materials (BOMs) as part of the request for quote process (RFQ).
• Enter counts/quantities into estimating software.
• Review RFQs from material vendors and sub-contractors for scope discrepancies and accuracies.
• Manage subcontractor outreach including good faith efforts.
• Represent Royal Electric in meetings with vendors, General Contractors, Owners, and Subcontractors.
• Review requests for information (RFIs) provided by Jr Estimator.
• Participate in preparing and organizing bid packages.
• File management throughout the entire duration of the estimates/bids.
• Assist with final bid review.
• Own “hand-off” to project management team after project is awarded including attending project kick off meetings when needed.
• Coach Jr Estimators for successful accomplishment of their own key results.
• Complete misc. projects as assigned.

Who You Are

• Strive to be great: You're eager to build and master your skills by seeking out training and new experiences. You're willing to work smart, take initiative, and take on challenges with a tenacious and resourceful attitude.
• Fun & Friendly: You like people, have a sense of humor, and enjoy what you do.
• Analytical and Solutions-oriented: You're skilled at identifying challenges and opportunities, developing practical solutions, and ensuring projects stay on track to meet their goals.
• Critical Thinker: You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
• Relationship Builder: You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
• Influencer: You're an inspiration to others, capable of guiding actions, decisions, and strategies. You recognize other people's underlying needs and motivations and can navigate individual and group perspectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Commercial/Residential projects.
• Experience bidding Public Works projects.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specs.
• Understand the construction process.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to successfully complete estimates from start to finish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and estimating software such as Accubid and Onscreen Takeoff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills internally and externally.
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized.
• Ability to work with a team and independently.

Pay

$85,000/year - $110,000/year. This is an exempt position.

Benefits

• Health:
  • Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
  • $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
  • Pharmacy discounts
  • Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
  • Free telehealth
  • Health Joy App
  • Free peer coach support (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
  • CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
  • Employee Assistance Support
  • Hearing Aid discount plan
  • Laser VisionCare discount plan
• Retirement:
  • Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k)
• Paid Time Off:
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays
• Family Leave:
  • FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
• Disability:
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Other Benefits:
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
  • Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
• Learning & Development:
  • Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
  • Professional & Leadership Development Training
  • Skill Development Training
  • Mentorship Program
  • On-The-Job & Classroom Training
• Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! Successful referrals can earn you an incentive.