2020 Search Partners · 20 hours ago
Electrical Estimator
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp2020 Search Partners is representing a full-service electrical company with over 50 years of experience in electrical services. They are seeking an Electrical Estimator who will be responsible for preparing cost estimates for various electrical construction projects, analyzing project blueprints, and collaborating with project managers and suppliers to ensure accurate estimates.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Establish, maintain and enhance key customer contacts assuring a long term and beneficial business relationship with the company
Perform take-off and estimating project functions from a set of drawings or sketches. (within company guidelines) and project specifications
Estimating from on-site inspection for repurposing, installation, repairs, troubleshooting services or add-on work
Establish, maintain and enhance key customer contacts assuring a long term and beneficial business relationship with the company
Securing pricing estimates from suppliers that are realistic to the project
Review, when necessary, with the Chief Operating Officer and Project Manager as to the manpower and efficiency required to complete various types of work
Developing; implementing production and installation schedules, along with detailed work instructions in consort with the PM
Maintain close communications with the PM during the project to critique the labor and material requirements of projects for future reference
Maintain regular contact with the PM during the life of the project
Within estimates document all necessary permits, certificates, bonds and insurance policies, as required by local, States, or federal regulations
Perform a site visit, if necessary, to ascertain critical dimensions as needed
Conduct an internal post-mortem and job analysis with PM and Chief Operating Officer
Making it understood that THE CLIENT IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY, and that each employee is here to support that priority
Update CRM Software to have current customer information and utilize it for project follow up
Promote & encourage excellence at all phases of each project by periodic reviews at critical stages, encourage peer reviews, postmortem reviews – monitoring and updating
Review with Project Manager & Chief Operating Officer any proposal prior to submission to Contractor
Follow up on bids until the job is awarded. If the company does not get the job, try to determine who got it, where the other bids were, etc. for future bids
Participates in EOS activities, weekly meetings, cross departmental teams, and other EOS tasks as assigned
Any other duties and tasks may be assigned from time-to-time by the Chief Operating Officer
Qualification
Required
Requires at least 2 years of electrical contracting experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Vocational school or Technical College training in electrical or equivalent
Knowledge of labor and material cost calculations
Knowledgeable about commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential electrical systems and wiring methods, techniques, and costs
Comprehend building codes and wiring requirements and techniques for bidding
Be able to read and interpret plans and blueprints
Proficient knowledge of National Electric Code, and electrical calculations
Preferred
At least 1 year of planning experience is desirable
Knowledgeable in estimating software
Benefits
Company vehicle with gas card
401K plan with company match
Cell phone
Laptop/tablet
Health insurance
Company
2020 Search Partners
2020 Search Partners focuses on professional careers in the Commercial HVAC Service, Commercial Electrical Service, Manufacturing, MRO, and Engineering industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael (Mike) Meeks
Managing Partner/Founder
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