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Junior Estimator - Electrical

J. F. Electric, Edwardsville, Illinois, United States, 62025

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About Our Company

J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that's in the business of creating connections - providing engineering expertise, backed up by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings - from utilities and commercial projects to industrial and telecommunications customers. Our smart solutions deliver value from pre-planning to long after the project is complete.

Overview

Highly detailed work comparing contract specifications to submitted bids to ensure that factors like size, quantity, and timing are aligned with customer specifications

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reviews specifications and plans to determine the scope of work on projects

Develops and maintains relationships with all project managers, superintendents, subcontractors and estimators

Assesses needs and gathers information from multiple stakeholders at the onset of a new project; presents data and information

Meticulously attends to a myriad of details

Works closely with Project Accountants and others to forecast costs and set appropriate pricing to result in predetermined margins of profitability

Vets subcontractors and bids for minimum qualifications, experience and suitability for jobs

Maintains open and frequent communication with PMs, other Estimators, Foremen, General Foremen, Superintendents, Subcontractors, Accounting team, vendors, owners and clients

Spends significant time on the phone every day

In meetings and on job sites, fosters an environment of reliable safety, high quality, accuracy, and completeness

Conducts gap analysis when projects close comparing actual costs to anticipated costs, profits, and timelines; makes recommendations for future bids; communicates lessons learned to all appropriate parties to prevent mistakes and repetitive problems; seeks out ways to improve scheduling, quality, efficiency, communication and procedures

Other duties as assigned or prudent

Cross-train in all facets of the Division, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and grow in responsibility and scope over time.

The person in this role will uphold the culture of J.F. Electric, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on J.F. Electric or client premises or at J.F. Electric sponsored events.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred, but not required

0-2 years' Construction or Electrical contracting experience required

A degree may count towards years of experience at the employer's discretion

Accubid Enterprise experience is a plus

Ability to adhere to a schedule and reliably show up for all scheduled shifts on time

Strong skills with organization and attention to detail

Computer proficiency required; Prima Vera and MS Project experience would be beneficial

Experience with detailed plan review and quantity surveys helpful

Analytical skills and critical thinking skills required

Classes in project management, construction, costing, or analysis heavily weighted; exposure to or experience in engineering, construction or project management a plus

Solid communication skills required; ability to assertively and respectfully push for information essential

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to drive, have a driver's license, and clean driving record

Ability to focus on detailed work for prolonged periods of time is essential

Sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding, talking on the phone

Travel Requirements:

Extensive travel to job sites required

Company Benefits:

Company-paid health insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)

100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)

Paid holiday & vacation time

Educational assistance

Various discount programs

At J.F. Electric, Inc. we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We believe that having a diverse workforce exposes us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, address challenges, and to deliver exceptional service.

J.F. Electric IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is the policy of J.F. Electric and all affiliate entities that all applicants for employment shall be given fair and equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or national origin, except that minimum age limits imposed by law are observed. If selected for employment, a prospective employee must provide satisfactory references and successfully complete all contingent requirements of any offer letter and meet applicable pre-employment requirements.