Job Summary
The Service Electrical Estimator will gather relevant information and estimate costs for a current or proposed project.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Duties / Responsibilities
Assist Salesman at pre-bid job site visitsAssist Salesman in job turnover meetings with Project Manager and / or ForemanMonitor and offer suggested improvements of Accubid and overall estimating operationAcquire, sort, and discern relevant bid information from the provided project documentsRequest answers to your questions from Garber Electric estimators or customer via SalesmanInform Salesman of required legal documents required for bidsAcquire equipment lists from System DesignersAcquire quotes from vendorsProvide a written proposal including description, inclusions, and exclusions for each projectUtilize Accubid and / or Live Count to allot material and labor costs to each projectPrepare pricing spreadsheet for Salesman useFinalize pricing and proposal for Salesman distributionAs goal : Submit proposals to Salesman a half-day prior to due dateMaintain quote report of your bid projectsAs goal : Maintain a report of bid vs. actual within 5% under / overAny other duties that may be assignedRequired Skills / Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExtensive knowledge of cost principlesExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAnalytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to create forecasts based on financial dataProficient with bidding softwareProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteEducation and Experience
10+ years of related field experience preferredKnowledge of design / build, plan & spec and other specialty projects preferredPhysical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.
The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.