Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $80,000-$120,000

SPARK YOUR CAREER™ as an Electrical Estimator by joining RALCO Electric Inc. in Westport, MA. RALCO Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical company that has been in business for over 35 years and has built a solid reputation as a leader in the electrical industry in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Working at RALCO guarantees exposure to a variety of electrical projects in new construction, service, residential, industrial, and commercial environments.

RALCO offers industry leading wages and a full benefits package. At RALCO you will be valued as a person and a professional! We are small enough to care but big enough to provide the growth opportunities you need in a rewarding career! Join the RALCO team today!

As an Electrical Estimator, you will :

• Support the RALCO company mission and core values (Teamwork, Passion for Success, Reputation, Relationships, and Respect) each day.
• Develop project cost estimates and prepare job bids on information provided by the customer.
• Be a contributing factor toward meeting all sales goals and department objectives.
• Generously share your knowledge and experiences with those still learning.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements :

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Valid Journeyman’s License in Massachusetts
• 6 years of electrical contracting experience
• Knowledgeable about commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential electrical systems and wiring methods, techniques, and costs.
• Comprehend building codes and wiring requirements and techniques for bidding.
• Be able to read and interpret plans and blueprints.
• Knowledgeable in estimating software.
• Proficient knowledge of National Electric Code, and electrical calculations.
• Capability to think critically and perform problem solving.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Possess your OSHA 1 Certification.

Responsibilities :

• Establish, maintain and enhance key customer contacts assuring a long term and beneficial business relationship with RALCO.
• Perform take-off and estimating project functions from a set of drawings or sketches. (within company guidelines) and project specifications.
• Estimating from on-site inspection for repurposing, installation, repairs, troubleshooting services or add-on work.
• Establish, maintain and enhance key customer contacts assuring a long term and beneficial business relationship with RALCO
• Securing pricing estimates from suppliers that are realistic to the project.
• Review, when necessary, with the Chief Operating Officer and Project Manager as to the manpower and efficiency required to complete various types of work.
• Developing; implementing production and installation schedules, along with detailed work instructions in consort with the PM.
• Maintain close communications with the PM during the project to critique the labor and material requirements of projects for future reference.
• Maintain regular contact with the PM during the life of the project.
• Within estimates document all necessary permits, certificates, bonds and insurance policies, as required by local, States, or federal regulations.
• Perform a site visit, if necessary, to ascertain critical dimensions as needed.
• Conduct an internal post-mortem and job analysis with PM and Chief Operating Officer.
• Making it understood that THE CLIENT IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY, and that each employee is here to support that priority.
• Update CRM Software to have current customer information and utilize it for project follow up.
• Promote & encourage excellence at all phases of each project by periodic reviews at critical stages, encourage peer reviews, postmortem reviews monitoring and updating.
• Review with Project Manager & Chief Operating Officer any proposal prior to submission to Contractor
• Follow up on bids until the job is awarded. If RALCO Electric does not get the job, try to determine who got it, where the other bids were, etc. for future bids.
• Participates in EOS activities, weekly meetings, cross departmental teams, and other EOS tasks as assigned.
• Any other duties and tasks may be assigned from time-to-time by the Chief Operating Officer.

Benefit Details :

• Competitive salary
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k match
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
• Work Boots Allowance
• Referral Bonus

RALCO Electric & Generator is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled