High Voltage Estimator

Summary

ArchKey Solutions is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. As a High Voltage Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing estimates, conducting proposal and bid reviews, and ensuring the accuracy of project costs in alignment with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the estimating activities of each project for quality and accuracy of work. This includes collecting quotes from subcontractors, performing estimates, scheduling tasks, achieving goals and standards
• Reviews all bid documents with the project manager and chief estimator to determine the general expenses, labor rates, and other costs associated with each project. Utilizes estimating software to properly estimate projects
• Surveys job sites as needed for scope of work and to determine the most cost effective and efficient plan possible
• Composes estimate documents in an accurate, complete, and professional manner. Assists in the interview procurement process, proposal writing for RFPs, bids, and related reports
• Ensures all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customer’s and the Company’s conditions for satisfaction
• Works with the purchasing department to reduce the risk of material buyout. Works with the design department on design build and design assist projects to assure an accurate and constructible project. Provides coaching, mentoring, and training to co-workers as needed
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public

Skills

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in construction management or a related field
• Minimum 1-5 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/build estimating
• Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Must have solid knowledge of electrical codes
• Basic training, experience, and skills in project management. Understanding of the project life cycle
• Strong process orientation
• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, conceptual estimating, and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including high quality documentation and report preparation
• Strong problem-solving skills, detail orientation, time management and customer service skills
• Microsoft Office Software use required
• NEC Knowledge a plus
• Estimating software knowledge (Accu-bid / ConEst / Blue Beam) recommended
• Substation experience a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in construction management or a related field
• Minimum 1-5 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/build estimating
• Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Must have solid knowledge of electrical codes
• Basic training, experience, and skills in project management. Understanding of the project life cycle
• Strong process orientation
• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, conceptual estimating, and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including high quality documentation and report preparation
• Strong problem-solving skills, detail orientation, time management and customer service skills
• Microsoft Office Software use required

Nice to Haves

• NEC Knowledge a plus
• Estimating software knowledge (Accu-bid / ConEst / Blue Beam) recommended
• Substation experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision)
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Benefits designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees
• Additional information is available at Archkey.com.