Chief Electrical Estimator Location: Can be Remote, Hybrid or On-Site at one of 3 locations (Indianapolis, IN, Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC) Compensation & Benefits: * $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Chief Electrical Estimator Location: Can be Remote, Hybrid or On-Site at one of 3 locations (Indianapolis, IN, Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC) Compensation & Benefits: * $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Chief Electrical Estimator Location: Can be Remote, Hybrid or On-Site at one of 3 locations (Indianapolis, IN, Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC) Compensation & Benefits: * $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Chief Electrical Estimator Location: Can be Remote, Hybrid or On-Site at one of 3 locations (Indianapolis, IN, Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC) Compensation & Benefits: * $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Electrical Estimator
Metairie, LA · On-site
... Chief Estimator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Cost Estimating: Prepare detailed and accurate labor and material cost estimates for commercial electrical projects, and complete a full on ...
Electrical Estimator
Metairie, LA · On-site
... Chief Estimator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Cost Estimating: Prepare detailed and accurate labor and material cost estimates for commercial electrical projects, and complete a full on ...
... Chief Estimator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Cost Estimating: Prepare detailed and accurate labor and material cost estimates for commercial electrical projects, and complete a full on ...
... Chief Estimator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Cost Estimating: Prepare detailed and accurate labor and material cost estimates for commercial electrical projects, and complete a full on ...
Electrical Estimator
Round Rock, TX · On-site
Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing electrical contractor based in Houston, Texas with offices ... to the Chief Estimator. Apply logical assumptions during estimating and document them clearly ...
Electrical Estimator
Round Rock, TX · On-site
Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing electrical contractor based in Houston, Texas with offices ... to the Chief Estimator. Apply logical assumptions during estimating and document them clearly ...
Chief Estimator / Preconstruction Manager Position Summary Kilgore Industries is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support our growing commercial and industrial operations in the Houston ...
Chief Estimator / Preconstruction Manager Position Summary Kilgore Industries is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support our growing commercial and industrial operations in the Houston ...
Electrical Estimator
Round Rock, TX · On-site
Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing electrical contractor based in Houston, Texas with offices ... the Chief Estimator. · Apply logical assumptions during estimating and document them clearly ...
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Electrical Estimator
Round Rock, TX · On-site
Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing electrical contractor based in Houston, Texas with offices ... the Chief Estimator. · Apply logical assumptions during estimating and document them clearly ...
Electrical Estimator
Houston, TX · On-site
Chief Estimator / Preconstruction Manager Position Summary Kilgore Industries is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support our growing commercial and industrial operations in the Houston ...
Electrical Estimator
Houston, TX · On-site
Chief Estimator / Preconstruction Manager Position Summary Kilgore Industries is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support our growing commercial and industrial operations in the Houston ...
Electrical Estimator
Round Rock, TX · On-site
Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing electrical contractor based in Houston, Texas with offices ... the Chief Estimator. • Apply logical assumptions during estimating and document them clearly ...
Electrical Estimator
Round Rock, TX · On-site
Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing electrical contractor based in Houston, Texas with offices ... the Chief Estimator. • Apply logical assumptions during estimating and document them clearly ...
Electrical Estimator
Cherry Hill, NJ · On-site
The ability to work proficiently and autonomously on assigned projects, and working with other team members, while reporting directly back to the Chief Electrical Estimator. * Prepares work to be ...
Electrical Estimator
Cherry Hill, NJ · On-site
The ability to work proficiently and autonomously on assigned projects, and working with other team members, while reporting directly back to the Chief Electrical Estimator. * Prepares work to be ...
Lead Electrical Estimator
Metairie, LA · On-site
Collaborate closely with the Chief Estimator and the Vice President of Preconstruction to ... Knowledge of electrical methods, best practices, and safety standards. * Proficiency in Microsoft ...
Lead Electrical Estimator
Metairie, LA · On-site
Collaborate closely with the Chief Estimator and the Vice President of Preconstruction to ... Knowledge of electrical methods, best practices, and safety standards. * Proficiency in Microsoft ...
Electrical Estimator
New York, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with ~10+ years of experience specializing in electrical construction. The ...
Electrical Estimator
New York, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with ~10+ years of experience specializing in electrical construction. The ...
Electrical Estimator
Lakewood, NJ · On-site
$75K - $135K/yr
Director of Operations / COO. Employment Type: Full-Time. Role Overview: The Electrical Estimator is responsible for producing accurate, timely, and profitable estimates for commercial, light ...
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Electrical Estimator
Lakewood, NJ · On-site
$75K - $135K/yr
Director of Operations / COO. Employment Type: Full-Time. Role Overview: The Electrical Estimator is responsible for producing accurate, timely, and profitable estimates for commercial, light ...
Lead Electrical Estimator
Metairie, LA · On-site
Collaborate closely with the Chief Estimator and the Vice President of Preconstruction to ... Knowledge of electrical methods, best practices, and safety standards. * Proficiency in Microsoft ...
Lead Electrical Estimator
Metairie, LA · On-site
Collaborate closely with the Chief Estimator and the Vice President of Preconstruction to ... Knowledge of electrical methods, best practices, and safety standards. * Proficiency in Microsoft ...
Electrical Estimator
New York, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with ~10+ years of experience specializing in electrical construction. The ...
Electrical Estimator
New York, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with ~10+ years of experience specializing in electrical construction. The ...
Electrical Estimator
New York, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with ~10+ years of experience specializing in electrical construction. The ...
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Electrical Estimator
New York, NY · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with ~10+ years of experience specializing in electrical construction. The ...
Electrical Estimator
$43 - $55/hr
Electrical Estimator PURPOSE*** This operating procedure establishes and describes the authority ... REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Estimator reports to the COO. There are no positions that report to the ...
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Electrical Estimator
$43 - $55/hr
Electrical Estimator PURPOSE*** This operating procedure establishes and describes the authority ... REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Estimator reports to the COO. There are no positions that report to the ...
Seeking an Electrical Estimator Our client is an Atlanta based, 3rd generation family-owned ... Due to growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced, dedicated, Chief Estimator with strong ...
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Seeking an Electrical Estimator Our client is an Atlanta based, 3rd generation family-owned ... Due to growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced, dedicated, Chief Estimator with strong ...
Electrical Estimator
Denver, CO · On-site
$65K - $110K/yr
... Chief Estimator on take-offs, pricing, and vendor quotes, and get exposure to the full bid process from drawings to proposal. Responsibilities: * Analyze drawings and specs for commercial electrical ...
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Electrical Estimator
Denver, CO · On-site
$65K - $110K/yr
... Chief Estimator on take-offs, pricing, and vendor quotes, and get exposure to the full bid process from drawings to proposal. Responsibilities: * Analyze drawings and specs for commercial electrical ...
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Electrical Estimator
Sterling, VA · On-site
$75K - $115K/yr
Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review ... ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
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Sterling, VA · On-site
$75K - $115K/yr
Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review ... ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
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Job description
InPwr, Inc. is looking for a seasonedChief Electrical Estimatorto join our dynamic team! We are an award-winning electrical design-build firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with offices in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Naples, FL. Named a 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Top Places to Work, we believe in building it better, focus on complex opportunities, and taking the electrical design to the next level, with licenses in over forty states and projects across the nation.
We InPwr people through personal commitment, relentless dedication, and driving results together.
Come Join our Team!
Chief Electrical Estimator
Location: Can be Remote, Hybrid or On-Site at one of 3 locations (Indianapolis, IN, Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC)
Compensation & Benefits:
- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance:A competitive relocation package is available for candidates open to relocating to Indianapolis, Indiana, Denver, Colorado or Charlotte, North Carolina.
SUMMARY
The Chief Electrical Estimatordirects theestimatingdepartment and establishes technical standards and procedures. The Estimating Director has overall responsibility for the training and staffing ofthe estimatingdepartment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Management
- Provide ongoing supervision and accountability for the Stop Gate estimating processes.
- Enforce InPwr Inc. policies and procedures specific to Human Resources guidelines.
- Continually assess estimating personnel as it applies to individual's job qualifications, performance, and compensation evaluations.
- Accountability
- Leadership
- Promote and reinforce InPwr core values to all personnel.
- Value highly collaborative solution-oriented relationships with departmental Directors of Project Management, General Superintendents, Project Coordination, Human Resources, Engineering, and Design.
- Training
- Effectively communicating and collaborating with customers regarding the customer RFP and InPwr bid proposal processes, including but not limited to the following:
- Managing customer expectations regarding bid deadlines and proposal deliverable.
- Reviewing bid proposal documents for follow-up RFI and general questions.
- Negotiating with vendor partners, including manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors.
- Effectively communicating and executing strategies regarding bid proposal follow-up efforts and bid results.
Estimating Overview:
- Executing all estimating processes and personnel
- Strategize new bid opportunities by collaborating with Business Development personnel, project managers, and/or designated account managers and preconstruction support.
- Lead and organize new bid estimate strategy planning sessions.
- Implement and maintain quality control of the Stop Gate 1 process.
- Assign estimating tasks based on the experience and aptitude of personnel.
- Develop and monitor preliminary and final InPwr scope price proposals.
- Supervision of all customer bid documentation, including RFP, construction drawings, specifications, and supplemental vendor documentation.
- Supervision of all InPwr subcontractor and vendor quotations and preliminary submittals supporting the bid proposal process.
- Supervision of all requirements specific to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, local utility company requirements, state and local requirements superseding or supplemental to NEC requirements.
- Ongoing and final review and analysis of all estimates and project deliverables.
- Provide oversight and or perform control takeoff estimates and change order budget pricing as requested from and in coordination with project managers.
- Weekly update of bid tracking documentation for estimating purposes.
- Weekly updating of senior leadership to current bid project status.
- Weekly updating information for the global Confidential List.
TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS
- Microsoft Office
- Accubid
- Construction Document & Review Process
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- (10) Years of electrical industry estimating experience.
- Possess at minimum (1) Master's electrical license.
- Effectively communicating interdepartmental coordination of project deliverables.
- Electrical Industry Expertise and General Knowledge
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical theory.
- Proficient skills in reading construction drawings, specifications, electrical submittals.
- Extensive experience in layout of electrical equipment and systems.
- Expertise in design and engineering concepts specifically diagrammatic one lines, load calculations, feeder and branch circuit analysis.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
- Paid vacation & holidays
- 401(k) company match
- 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
- Stable employment with a growing company
- Highly competitive salary
Working/ Environment/ Physical Demands tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Job Requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year.
- Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities.
- Work in restricted areas.
- Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses always), respirator when required.
- Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40-50 hours per week.
EEO, Drug Free Workplace Safetyhas always been our priority. Along with the usual protocols to protect our workforce, vendors, and business partners, we've implemented additional safety standards, specifically in response to minimizing the possibility of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Along with CDC recommended guidelines associated with hand-sanitization and safe-distancing, we've established procedures to reduce exposure and susceptibility. These include providing personnel with appropriate PPE, limiting non-essential foot traffic, added cleaning protocols, and encouraging open lines of communication for feedback, questions, and concerns. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and drug screening. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment according to Federal Law.
InPwr Inc is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Our hiring process includes drug & alcohol screening, E-verify, driving record, and background check. InPwr Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Visit us at www.inpwrinc.com to apply online!
About InPwr
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Industry
Construction
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Indianapolis, IN, US
Year founded
2005