Electrical Estimator – Houston, TX

  • Contract
  • Full Time
  • ,Houston

WRS

Job description

DESCRIPTION:
As an Estimator, reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to:
 

  • Responsible for multiple systems on Technical, Health Care or Industrial projects
  • Lead fully engineered estimates up to $5M
  • Understand the concepts and process of conceptual estimates and budgets up to $1M
  • Review the scope specified within the proposal and ensure estimates include appropriate scope
  • Develop detailed cost estimates and proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; actively assist the project team toward the answers
  • Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
  • Proficient with estimating software
  • Working knowledge of McCormick and Bluebeam
  • Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Review Estimate take-offs
  • Understanding and familiarity with NEC
  • Mentoring Estimator Trainees & Estimator 1 staff

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Four year Construction/Engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related career experience
  • One plus years recent Electrical Estimating experience with on-screen take-off experience preferred
  • Computer literate and able to quickly master and apply department’s computer systems and software

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DESCRIPTION:
As an Estimator, reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to:
 

  • Responsible for multiple systems on Technical, Health Care or Industrial projects
  • Lead fully engineered estimates up to $5M
  • Understand the concepts and process of conceptual estimates and budgets up to $1M
  • Review the scope specified within the proposal and ensure estimates include appropriate scope
  • Develop detailed cost estimates and proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; actively assist the project team toward the answers
  • Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
  • Proficient with estimating software
  • Working knowledge of McCormick and Bluebeam
  • Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Review Estimate take-offs
  • Understanding and familiarity with NEC
  • Mentoring Estimator Trainees & Estimator 1 staff

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Four year Construction/Engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related career experience
  • One plus years recent Electrical Estimating experience with on-screen take-off experience preferred
  • Computer literate and able to quickly master and apply department’s computer systems and software