Electrical Estimator

Position Title

Electrical Estimator/Project Manager

Position Summary

Learn and Develop in the Electrical Field with a Great Company !

CTI Electric has been serving the electrical needs of Utah since 1998. Our highly skilled, full-time team of estimators, project managers, and electricians specialize in all aspects of commercial and industrial jobs. We provide electrical services directly to corporations, armed forces, municipalities and other government organizations. Most of our work is performed on Hill Air Force Base in Layton, Utah. We are currently seeking to hire an Electrical Estimator with knowledge and experience in commercial, and industrial jobs.

Please see the requirements before applying.

Electrical Estimator/Project Managers are responsible for all aspects of bidding and executing a project. Oversee labor, time, and materials requirements in order to determine the overall cost and successful completion of projects. This role is responsible for increasing profitability through comprehensive cost estimating and project execution. Determining job take-offs to accurately calculate job cost is a fundamental skill set required to perform this role effectively.

General Duties

• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work.
• Interpret and analyze contract documents regarding terms, specifications, clarifications, and requirements for each project and prepare estimates and bid proposals.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers obtained through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, software uploads, etc.
• Researching the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor and equipment
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Getting quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame.
• Assessing the risk levels associated with a project.
• Preparing and submitting quotations and details of costs for work to be done.
• Assisting with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyers.
• Monitoring the costs at the different stages of a project to ensure it stays within the estimated costs.
• Recommends ways to make a project more cost effective or profitable.
• May provide support to field operations regarding electrical estimates and project work.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure conformity to specifications and schedules.
• Project positive attitude while establishing effective professional relationships.
• Forecast deficiencies and unrealistic expectations while identifying solutions.
• Create and maintain fluid and effective project schedules.
• Communicate and work closely with customers, vendors, and installers.
• Proactively handle project issues and/or risks.
• Manage budgets, manpower, expenses, and costs to complete.
• Issue and negotiate RFI's and Change Orders.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Familiarity with McCormick and Bluebeam, software preferred.
• Estimating/project management experience associated with Hill Air Force Base and any Government entity projects is preferred.
• Computer literate with skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of electrical installation, estimating techniques, and cost control.
• Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience estimating and managing projects from $100K to $10M.
• Basic math proficiency — addition, subtraction, multiply, and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in all units of measure.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Team player with a focused attention to detail.
• Positive, can-do attitude is a must.
• Experience with estimating industrial, manufacturing, PLC, Automation, instrumentation, and controls is preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Journeyman or Master Electrician’s License (Required)
• Commercial/Industrial construction hands on electrical experience: 4 years (Required)
• Electrical estimator in commercial and industrial construction environment: 2 years minimum

(Required)

• Project Management – Commercial/Industrial: 2 years (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Ability to Pass Drug Screening
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in an office environment, and occasional field environments.
• Must be able to pass a full background check.

Compensation

• Hourly Wage Rate: DOE
• Discretionary yearly bonus.

Other Benefits Available

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k

Schedule

• Full Time, M-F, day shift, occasional OT

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Journeyman or Master Electrician (Required)

Work Location: CTI Office

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Benefits:

Health Insurance

401k

7 paid holidays a year

Vision/Dental

Bonuses

Paid Vacation

Sick Pay

CTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Journeyman License (Required)

Work Location: In person