Electrical Estimator
Job
Overview
- Industrial, Manufacturing, Rail, Infrastructure and Construction, Civil Structural and Architectural
- Project Controls and Estimating
- Permanent
- South Carolina
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Summary of Primary Functions
The Estimator is responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications, and project documentation to prepare accurate cost and labor estimates. This role supports the Estimating Manager and Project Managers by contributing to bid development, cost tracking, and proposal preparation. The Estimator plays a key role in ensuring project profitability, compliance, and client satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products. Duties and responsibilities for our Estimators include, but are not limited to:
- Review plans, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope.
- Solicit and evaluate bids from vendors and subcontractors.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates using estimation software and company standards.
- Assist in defining scope and methods of work for proposals.
- Support the preparation and submission of competitive bid packages.
- Accurate price change orders and track project costs.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain bid schedules and respond to ‘Invitations to Bid’.
- Collaborate with engineering, field, and office personnel to gather necessary information.
- Support continuous improvement of estimating practices and project controls.
- Enable effective internal and external communication across departments.
- Participate in value engineering and risk assessment discussions.
Experience, Qualifications and Key Competencies
- A minimum of 3 years' experience estimating projects for industrial construction and/or industrial machinery installation is required.
- Experience estimating mechanical and electrical engineering projects, especially production equipment installations.
- Strong understanding of mechanical trades and construction methods.
- Proficiency in MS Office and estimation software.
- Familiarity with OSHA standards and health & safety regulations.
- Strong financial skills including cost analysis and budgeting.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
- Project Management training or certification is a plus.
- Construction cost estimating; estimating large projects is a plus.
- Knowledge of industrial relocation services, methods, and materials.
- Regulatory compliance awareness.
- Cost analysis and budgeting.
- Risk assessment.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Problem-solving.
TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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