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Electrical Estimator

Aspenational, Omaha, NE, United States


Job Details

Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Employment type: Full Time
Minimum Experience: Experienced
Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
401k with Match
Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!
Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of electrical estimating including composing BOMs, performing takeoffs, inputting takeoff data, submitting RFIs, and writing proposals
Assist the senior estimator to coordinate and streamline the bid process on each individual project
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction
Review estimate with division manager and project managers once contract is awarded
Assist in creating budgets and schedule of values once project is awarded
Position Requirements

Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company
Post-Secondary Certificate Preferred
High School Graduate or GED
Minimum of 5-years electrical experience preferred in industrial or commercial construction
References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver's License
Working Conditions

Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow
Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs)
Work from all types of ladders and be able to transport/relocate ladders unassisted
Employee's personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used
Perform work at various heights, up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks and other safe work areas
Work in restricted areas (switch gear-room, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces)
Wear personal protective equipment as required
Able to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, to include night shifts and out-of-town work if required
Required Physical/Mental Functions

Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required
Comprehend reading of blueprints drawings, and schematics same
Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook
Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission
Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions
Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction)
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead
Able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot
Climb ladders (all types)
Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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