Junior Electrical Estimator

Actalent • Newtown, CT • 17h ago

Job Title: Junior Electrical Estimator

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior / Assistant Electrical Estimator with Project Management Skills to join our dynamic team. This dual-role focuses on managing electrical projects and assisting with estimation duties. The ideal candidate will have experience or education in the electrical field, a passion for detail-oriented work, and the ability to manage projects from bid preparation to execution.

Responsibilities

Attend pre-bid and negotiated job meetings to gain insight prior to pricing.

Review project specifications and perform detailed material takeoffs.

Analyze project requirements and highlight potential problem areas.

Assemble and prepare bid documents and project quotes, ensuring accuracy.

Review project contracts, identifying objectionable language or clauses.

Estimate project quantities and costs using estimating software, Accubid & ConEst.

Prepare and manage comprehensive bid packages for electrical projects.

Perform quantity take-offs and develop proposals for electrical construction.

Engage with suppliers for material, switchgear, and lighting quotes, ensuring accurate pricing.

Contact and establish relationships with new and existing clients, including builders and developers, to identify new project opportunities and proactively follow up on bid submissions.

Meet with clients, attend site walk-throughs, and participate in pre-bid visits to ensure thorough understanding of project scope.

Continuously track the progress of bid projects and forecast future project awards and probabilities.

Coordinate project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to.

Implement cost control measures to maintain project profitability.

Communicate with clients to define project scope, address deficiencies, and negotiate pricing to ensure a clear understanding of the work.

Perform necessary research to produce accurate, competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards.

Manage project timelines, ensuring coordination with all stakeholders and timely completion of deliverables.

Essential Skills

Experience or education in the electrical field.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and team members.

Experience with estimation, project management, bidding, and electrical construction.

Proficiency in Accubid and ConEst estimating software, Microsoft Excel & Word.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of the electrical field preferred; degree in construction management or electrical engineering is advantageous.

Electrician License (E1/E2) is preferred but not required.

Experience with budgeting, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, take-offs, and buyouts.

Willingness to assist the estimators and learn the job.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $80000.00/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 Newtown,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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