Electrical Estimator

Rodda Electric, Inc.

Brentwood, CA

Rodda Electric Inc. (REI) is a commercial electrical contractor with an office in Brentwood, California. We work throughout the Greater Bay Area, Central Valley, and Sacramento Region. REI prides itself in delivering top-quality work and is looking for experienced professionals who uphold our values. We are currently seeking a full-time experienced Electrical Estimator who will report to our Brentwood location.

The Electrical Estimator prepares cost estimates by analyzing job bids, engineering drawings, and bills of materials, by analyzing information, estimating, and planning.

This position requires thorough knowledge of all construction activities, means, and methods to generate accurate scope and pricing based on limited information. Candidates should posses strong sales skills, be self-starting and highly motivated, with the capability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The best candidate will be a detailed and organized team player with demonstrated delivery in high-pressure situations.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop and complete project-specific estimates accurately and on time.
Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications.
Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications.
Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative.
Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
Draft scope and proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Possessing strong sales abilities while participating on job walks, pre-bid meetings, collaborations, and conferences with clients and design professionals.
Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Support the Senior Estimator with the functioning of the Estimating Department, the education and development of junior personnel, ongoing development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases, and congenial relations with clients and vendors.
Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed, and calm manner.
Work alongside other Estimators, Project Managers, and Project Engineers on change orders and cost-to-complete estimates of ongoing projects.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.
Additional duties as assigned may be assigned by the Management Team.

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED is required, but a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar discipline is preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of electrical estimating experience on commercial and industrial projects.
At least 3 years of experience with design/build projects is preferred. Life Sciences and Multi-family Residential experience are a plus.
Knowledge and proficiency with code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations; voltage-drop, Ohm’s law, conduit-fill, wire ampacity, de-rating, etc.
Extensive experience with Excel, Word, and one of the major computerized estimating programs (Accubid, EBM, or another comparable software).
Analytical thinker and ability to problem solve.

Benefits: