Estimator- Electrical

Job Description

As an Estimator, you will review proposal specifications, drawings, customer standards, unit billing standards, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates. You will prepare disciplined estimates by calculating complete take-off of the scope of work, provide breakdowns, and share estimate information with the Project Manager. You will handle various estimate types, including unit price, lump sum, and time & expense, and build or update compatible unit values.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and customer standards to determine the scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to gather essential information.
• Prepare disciplined estimates by calculating complete take-offs of the scope of work.
• Provide breakdowns of estimates and deliver estimate information to the Project Manager.
• Handle various estimate types, including unit price, lump sum, and time & expense.
• Build and update compatible unit values.
• Upload estimates in estimating/project management software following work breakdown structure process.
• Obtain feedback from general foreman and management to consider additional factors on the baseline estimate.
• Collaborate with accounting and management for updating customer time & expense rates.
• Read and understand union labor agreements for developing labor rates.
• Improve and update computer-estimating system and maintain estimating system prices and labor.
• Submit bids and proposals on projects estimated after approval.
• Introduce cost-saving ideas through redesign and Value Engineering opportunities.

• At least three years of experience as an estimator in a utility construction company.
• Experience in project management, construction management, utility estimating software, bidding, and estimation.
• Proficiency in estimating software such as Procore.
• Ability to read utility, electrical, mechanical, architectural drawings, and project documents.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and basic navigation of Access or similar project management software.
• Knowledge of standard safety procedures.

• Two-year technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Estimating experience preferred but not required.
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity.
• Ability to think conceptually and apply practical solutions.
• Capabilities to self-start and display a solid work ethic.
• Talent to act decisively and assertively through positive communication.
• High attention to detail and following procedures.
• Basic knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental, and construction.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $53.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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