Touchstone Engineering Corporation is a commercial electrical contractor and design firm. We are looking to add an experienced Estimator to our team.

The Estimator will complete cost estimates and bid documents for commercial electrical construction projects. The right individuals are willing to learn, take ownership of their work, and take a proactive approach to both their work and professional development.

An Estimator will gain hands-on experience in analyzing blueprints and project specifications to calculate the estimated cost of a project, laying the foundation for a future position as a Senior Estimator, where you will lead multiple projects, provide mentorship to junior estimators, and showcase deep industry knowledge.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reviews and analyzes project plans, specifications, and other bid documents.

• Identifies any issues, conflicts, and other potential problems in the bidding documents.

• Performs takeoffs for estimates and budgets.

• Obtain and review quotations from vendors, material suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Compiles and completes detailed cost estimates and budgets independently.

• Prepares written proposals for estimates and complete bid forms.

• Attend job site walks, pre-bid meetings, and bid review meetings when necessary.

• Coordinates and leads internal hand-off meetings to review the scope of awarded projects with project managers and the field.

• Communicates with vendors and customers throughout the bidding and preconstruction process.

• Manages time efficiently and prioritizes tasks to complete estimates and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, risk, knowledge of markup structures, and estimate documentation.

• Regularly update cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.

• Evaluates labor and material costs to determine the feasibility of constructing electrical components

• Provides viable solutions to increase project profitability

• Maintains and updates knowledge of local building codes

• Develops the ability to complete accurate high-level budgets

• Develops strategies for successful estimates and project acquisitions

• Develops and maintains customer relationships and ensures customer satisfaction

• Collaborates with project managers to obtain detailed project specifications

• Additional duties as determined by the executive team

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2+ years as an electrical construction estimator, electrical estimating preferred or 2+ years at an electrical construction company or electrical design firm – project engineer, project manager, electrical field experience, or other relevant role

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, quantitative field, or other related field is a plus

• McCormick, Accubid, or other estimating software experience

• Bluebeam experience

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office

• Understanding of project bidding, acquisition, and preconstruction processes

• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and phone

• Ability to review documents thoroughly and identify key details

• Ability to identify issues in bid documents and develop solutions

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Strong organizational skills and ability to adhere to departmental organizational guidelines

• Must be able to manage time and multitask to work on multiple estimates

• Electrical code or design knowledge is a plus

• Design build experience is a plus

Working Conditions

•Sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending

•Work primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as air conditioning

Compensation

•Touchstone Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

•We offer competitive compensation, medical insurance, 401k match, holiday/sick pay