Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

We’re searching for a skilled electrical estimator to add to our team. In this position, it will be your job to analyze the elements of an electrical project and create an accurate cost estimation for the project.

Some of the tasks that you’ll be responsible for will include reviewing blueprints and efficiently and accurately quoting apparatus for that a project.

This role will also require you to work directly with clients regularly. So you should be professional and capable of providing answers to the questions that clients may ask.

Electrical Estimator Requirements:

• Electrician certification or a relevant bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3 years industry experience
• Ability to provide highly-accurate estimates for a wide variety of electrical projects
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Assessment and analysis - this is a highly analytical role, requiring the ability to quickly assess and analyze multiple data points, including blueprints, material costs, and timelines, to deliver an accurate estimate
• Numerical skills - mathematical skills are also vital since electrical estimators have to ensure that their calculations are correct to keep jobs profitable
• Attention to detail - electrical estimators also need to be highly detail-oriented and able to note all of the details of a blueprint, including specialty fixtures and distances between elements
• Organization and time management skills - time management is also key in this role, as electrical estimators need to make sure that they submit bids on time and often have multiple projects occurring at once
• Communication skills - because electrical estimators work with contractors, architects, and other professionals involved in construction projects, they should be effective written and verbal communicators
• Ability to interpret blueprints