PDC Electrical Estimator

Job Summary: Complete, record, follow-up and maintain bid requests received; Act as project coordinator / assistant project manager to begin projects; Work closely with Automation Manager and Automation Integrators.

Responsibilities:

1. Reads, analyzes, and interprets bids and quotes, technical procedures, and governmental (federal, state, & local) documents and regulations
2. Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
3. Effectively communicates with multi-level personnel as well as vendors and their representatives
4. Calculates figures and amounts such as material & labor and applicable discounts; interprets percentages, margins, and mark-ups
5. Receives and logs bids
6. Verifies specifications or purchase requests
7. Determines if we can respond to bids
8. Communicates with vendor on bids
9. Computes pricing and pricing margins
10. Prepares bid summary for manager to review and approve prior to release
11. Prepares reports on bid responses.
12. Preforms other related duties as required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of electrical estimating experience and knowledge of estimating software required
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented quality driven, and capable of working without a lot of supervision
• Safety, Lock-out/Tag-out, HAZMAT, Forklift, Electrostatic Discharge, Foreign Object Damage, and Quality System knowledge
• National Electrical Code (NEC) knowledge
• Ability to read and/or understand electrical diagrams & blueprints
• Good math skills, including basic algebra
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to physically travel to jobsite to review projects before estimating

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in a related field desired
• 5 years of electrical construction or industrial construction experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Good attendance history