Staff Electric Co. Inc.
Electrical Estimator
Staff Electric Co. Inc., Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 53051
Electrical Estimator
Under the direction of the Estimating Manager, the Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates and communicating with external and internal clients—including Project Managers, engineers, vendors, architects, owners, and contractors—for scope review, design options, and pricing of change orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Review bid package requirements, analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Coordinate with the project manager and project coordinator on any documentation that needs to be submitted with the bid.
Work with vendors to identify specific items for the project, prepare and send out quote requests, vet quotes for accuracy, and enter pricing information into appropriate tracking documents and estimating software.
Calculate cost by analyzing labor, material, equipment, subcontractor bids, and time requirements.
Organize estimates from beginning to end, ensuring all aspects of the bid are accounted for.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
Electrical field experience
Estimating experience in the field
Knowledge of electrical installation practices, codes, and equations
General understanding of standards: NEC, NFPA, and IBC as related to design and documentation
Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics, layout drawings, and wiring diagrams and modify them for optimization
Detail‑oriented and accurate
Team‑player
Self‑motivated
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with computer software (MS Excel, MS Word, Accubid)
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
Location Brookfield, WI
Salary Range $96,000.00 – $130,000.00
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Review bid package requirements, analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Coordinate with the project manager and project coordinator on any documentation that needs to be submitted with the bid.
Work with vendors to identify specific items for the project, prepare and send out quote requests, vet quotes for accuracy, and enter pricing information into appropriate tracking documents and estimating software.
Calculate cost by analyzing labor, material, equipment, subcontractor bids, and time requirements.
Organize estimates from beginning to end, ensuring all aspects of the bid are accounted for.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
Electrical field experience
Estimating experience in the field
Knowledge of electrical installation practices, codes, and equations
General understanding of standards: NEC, NFPA, and IBC as related to design and documentation
Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics, layout drawings, and wiring diagrams and modify them for optimization
Detail‑oriented and accurate
Team‑player
Self‑motivated
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with computer software (MS Excel, MS Word, Accubid)
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
Location Brookfield, WI
Salary Range $96,000.00 – $130,000.00
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