Electrical Estimator
Foy Group is a woman owned electrical contracting business based out of Renton and a satellite office in Everett, WA., which has been servicing the PNW for 25 years. We are a Commercial and Industrial electrical contractor. We are affiliated with NECA and IBEW.
We offer a great work environment, opportunities for growth, as well as excellent benefits. We are looking for a person with excellent estimating, organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Review all documents (specifications and drawings, etc.) to determine scope of work required contents of estimate and project risk.
· Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope and enter in estimating system (Accubid and Live Count), and review for accuracy and completeness.
· Estimate materials and labor, and budget for commercial and institutional projects.
· Form strong working relationships with subcontractors, estimators, architects, and owners.
· Possess excellent communications and marketing skills.
· Commit to deadlines and deliver accurate estimates in a timely fashion.
· Attending on-site pre-bid walk-throughs and job meetings as needed.
· Request quotes from suppliers for equipment and materials.
· Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications.
· Itemize and quantify all incidentals necessary in preparing the bid packages, including sub-contract work, equipment rental, tools, and supplies.
· Prior to submitting the proposal, perform a detailed review of the take-off, technical requirements, specifications, and pricing with the build team.
· Draft scope letter inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimates
· Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures.
· The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties may be assigned based on the position.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); college degree, or trade school training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Bluebeam, and Accubid Pro and Live Count.
- Electrical construction related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of electrical material.
Skills:
- Team oriented.
- Ability to write proposals and correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Have sound reasoning abilities.
- Positive ‘can do attitude’ and solution finder.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills and resourcefulness.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
- Company Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Holidays to match Union holidays.
- Company phone or allowance
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is typically performed in an office environment, with a moderate noise level. Occasional travel to jobsites is required.
The employee is occasionally required to walk the construction site and wear company provided PPE. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Foy Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $155,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Renton, WA 98057: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Renton, WA 98057