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Electrical Construction Estimator / Project Manager

Kroeschell, Inc. • Full-time • Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States • $100,000 - $125,000 / year • 4w ago

General Skills/Requirements

· Proficiency in English

· Attention to details with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Solid time management skills

· Professional appearance

· Ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

· Physically able to navigate/attend bid-walks and site visits at active construction sites

· Clean criminal background and credit history

· Must pass drug screening and background check (pre-employment and random)

Potential Job Responsibilities

· Engineering, Sales, and Estimating

o Generate new sales/customers and maintain existing customer base

o Maintain and build relationships with clients by offering competitive and accurate bids and providing innovative solutions

o Read and understand electrical construction drawings

o Review project specifications to ensure bid compliance

o Perform accurate quantity take-offs and utilize unit pricing method to generate project estimates

o Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers

o Compile take-offs and quotations to prepare accurate and timely estimates

o Prepare and submit proposals to customers

· Project Management

o Manage multiple electrical projects

o Review contracts to ensure compliance

o Direct and monitor sold projects from start to completion

o Manage project material buyouts/purchasing

o Meet with contractors and vendors to ensure quality product and timely deliveries

o Manage construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying and evaluating variances in expenditures vs. estimate, and negotiating change orders

o Create/process submittals, RFIs, change orders, billings, closeout documents and other project related documents/processes

o Work with other project management team members to facilitate and oversee field crew installations and subcontractors on multiple projects

o Support foremen and field staff with project needs

o Visit projects to review work and ensure safe/on-time field installations.

Experience/Education

· Prior experience with electrical estimating and/or project management (or technical training in the field of electrical construction)

· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent trade/related experience

· 2-5 years experience in the electrical construction industry

· Basic knowledge of construction accounting

· Proficient in Microsoft suite of general office programs

· P.E. License or E.I.T. License a plus, but not required

· AutoCad experience a plus, but not required

· Experience with Electrical Bid Manager (EBM) estimating system a plus, but not required

Possessing the above skills/experience not necessary to apply. Will provide training for the right candidate who possesses ample drive, work ethic, and ability to learn necessary concepts/skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

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