Electrical Estimator

Pittsburgh, PA

Full Time

PENNSYLVANIA

Mid Level

Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) - Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.

We are looking to hire an experienced ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR in our Pittsburgh, PA office that is able to prepare an entire estimate with very little or no supervision. This has been proven by the production of consistent, accurate estimates with detailed scopes. He/she works closely with and aids the Preconstruction Manager in developing estimates. This position works closely with electrical supply houses, contractors, architects, engineers and customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend Pre-bid, Scope Review and other meetings wherever located with the clients as required.
Bid projects with enough detail to provide accurate proposals.
Establish a project approach plan for each estimate.
Must be fully versed in the reading, review and understanding of specifications as they apply to specific jobs and be able to process the information contained therein in the preparation of estimates.
Must be able to understand and make appropriate interpretations of all drawings and documents.
Must understand fully the use of drawing symbols as they relate to various systems, i.e. fire alarm, lighting, lighting controls, motor controls, switches, receptacles, etc.
Must be experienced with drawing scales and the use of scale takeoff devices.
Must be able to move easily within the system and be experienced in the building of assemblies.
Aids significantly in the training of others.
Work closely with general contractors, architects, engineers and customers as required.
Must be/become familiar with local vendors and be able to communicate sufficient information (specifications, quantities, sketches) to the vendor to ensure the receipt of accurate and competitive pricing. Maintains that communication throughout the bid preparation process and forwards any addenda to the vendor.
Labor factor analysis and modification as it pertains to the estimating software.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Electrical Estimator, primarily Commercial Industrial applications.
Commercial and Industrial knowledge.
Familiarity with up-to-date electrical estimating software.
Must be able to recognize/identify potential discrepancies and errors in documents and develop questions for timely response.
Ability to identify value engineering opportunities.
Ability to develop estimates based in various stages of design.
Expert knowledge/understanding of all electrical work and materials used.
Capability to set up and complete an ACCURATE takeoff and enter quantities in a neat, professional manner.
Take off ALL SYSTEMS involved in the preparation of an estimate (motor controls, instrumentation, lighting, lighting control, fire alarm, A/V, modular wiring, grounding, motor and equipment connections, generators, power distribution equipment, feeders, UPS, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bluebeam PDF software experience
Hands-on experience in the Commercial or Industrial field.
Familiarity with Accubid estimating software system.

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