Description:
The State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 3,500+ professionals in North America have provided comprehensive, multi-trade industrial contracting services, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil, on a single-source basis. We have tremendous opportunities for driven leaders looking for a high-energy career.
The State Group is seeking an Electrical Estimator to work at our Buffalo, New York office. The Electrical Estimator position is responsible for producing accurate and timely full-cost project estimates, including material and labor.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- This position is an integral part of our success and provides opportunities for career advancement.
- 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
- Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
- State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- As an Electrical Estimator, you will prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects, including conceptual, design-build, and general tender work, regardless of size or complexity.
- Independently calculate materials, labor, and equipment costs based on proposals, plans, and specifications, including project closings.
- Review specific and detailed data to determine material and labor requirements.
- Compute cost factors for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, bidding, vendor selection, subcontracting, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
- Draft requests for quotations (RFQs) to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with project teams to garner support and commitment for cost estimates.
- Use estimating software such as Accubid for precise cost calculations.
- Analyze current practices and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements, and recommend process improvements.
- Collaborate with other estimators and the Director of Estimating to establish project indirect costs and overheads for each estimate.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to achieve company objectives.
WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM
- 5+ years of construction estimating experience in either automotive, data centre, or industrial sectors.
- Strong organizational skills, capable of handling multiple competing priorities and timelines.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively within a team.
- Proficiency in Accubid Estimating Software.
- Solid understanding of electrical drawings and the ability to interpret schematics.
- Familiarity with industry practices and electrical trade scope.
- Ability to commute to the Buffalo office daily.