The Junior Estimator will collaborate with the estimating team to prepare detailed bids and submittals for electrical construction projects. Responsibilities include performing material takeoffs, reviewing proposal specifications, and maintaining accurate pricing documentation.
Requirements overview
Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering. Strong organizational skills, a dedication to continuous learning, and an interest in power systems are highly preferred.
Helix Electric is an award-winning electrical contractor specializing in design-build and highly complex electrical projects throughout the United States. An established industry leader, Helix Electric has decades of experience and expertise in nearly every field of construction, including mission critical, data center, medium voltage power distribution, renewable energy, commercial, industrial, mass transit and rail and high-density residential.
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the largest and most successful electrical contracting companies in the nation. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character and are always looking for passionate, reliable and ambitious talent to join our growing Helix family.
Our Junior Estimator is a member of the estimating team on projects and
collaborates with other Estimators, clients and suppliers to prepare and
complete bid/submittals for electrical construction projects
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and
most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering
people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated
and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough.
We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that
defines our unique character.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE
* Actively participating in the estimating and pre-construction activities of
new projects.
* Participating with corporate and project management to determine what types
of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
* Reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work
and required contents of estimate.
* Preparing detailed, disciplined estimates by calculating complete takeoff of
scope of work.
* Maintaining files of working documents as a backup for estimate figures,
including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through
direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
* Conceptually generating a scope of work, pricing, and labor schedule based on
an engineer’s narrative.
* Possibly reviewing design options and recommending best solutions based on
cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials.
* Participating in the preparation, review, presentation and out-brief of
technical and design/build proposals in response to owners (specifically
RFIs).
* Participate in the preparation, performing, and report writing of studies
regarding materials, construction methods, and cost-effectiveness.
* Performing additional assignments per supervisor’s request and direction
QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or field
experience with management aspirations is preferred.
* Candidates with Electrical/Power Systems classes and/or internships are
preferred.
* Dedication to learning, expanding knowledge, and continuous improvement.
* Interest in Electrical/Power Systems (power systems design, high voltage
cabling, lighting systems, and construction electrical engineering industry).
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Superior organizational and prioritization skills.
* Problem-solving, acceptance of responsibility, and work ethic.
* Motivation to complete tasks on time and on budget.