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Position Title: Assistant Electrical Engineer/Estimator

Report To: Commercial Electrical Engineer/Estimator

Primary Objective of Position:

Responsibilities include determining how long each contracting job will last, researching market prices for project materials and equipment, and communicating with clients to determine the scope of each project. You should also be able to identify ways to continually improve cost-estimating procedures to reduce inconsistencies between estimated and actual project costs.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with preparing detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Assist with the communications of bids and scopes of work
• Assist with document management for the project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing the proper file structure and distribution to all parties
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope
• Serve as liaison with electricians, subcontractors, design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client. Additional point of contact for managing assigned trade subcontractors and distributing information
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades; coordinate with project team to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps
• Assist with preparing and assembling bids and proposals
• Assist with development of a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are most cost-efficient

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills:

• Proven written and verbal communication
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Basic Drafting Experience
• Ability to interpret blueprints
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Compensation details: 20-25 Hourly Wage

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