Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate project plans, specifications, bid documents, and other relevant materials to identify requirements for creating a bid proposal.
• Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on a review and evaluation of available documents.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel from other departments to discuss and formulate estimates, and resolve issues.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors regarding changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Attend job site walk-throughs with other estimators as necessary to ensure proper handling of any field conditions that may potentially impact construction, bids, or pre-construction designs.
• Request quotes for materials and equipment from vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
• Prepare bid documents, including specific scope letters for each project, evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rates, productivity, etc., and identify any inconsistencies, conflicts, or other issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience related to commercial and/or industrial projects
• Accustomed to estimating projects valued at $3 million and above
• Thorough knowledge of the electrical field with familiarity in materials and construction methods
• Knowledgeable of the NEC and local codes
• Experience using industry-leading estimating software

Benefits

Commensurate With Experience.

Cummings Electrical is an equal opportunity employer.