Commercial Electrical Assistant Estimator

Commercial Electrical Assistant Estimator

Sargent Electric Company, established in 1907 to serve the thriving steel, glass, and coal industries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has since evolved into one of the largest privately owned electrical contracting companies with satellite offices across the US. We specialize in the Utility, Commercial / Industrial, Telecommunications, Renewables, and Wireless construction marketplaces.

We are looking to hire a Commercial Electrical Assistant Estimator in our growing Lewiston, Maine office. This position's responsibility will be to learn the processes required to prepare an entire estimate in a team-based environment. This position, under the direct supervision of the lead estimator, will enable the candidate to produce consistent, accurate estimates with detailed scopes. He / she may also work closely with the Preconstruction Manager in turning over completed estimates to the project management team. This candidate will be trained to interact closely with electrical supply houses, contractors, architects, engineers, and customers.

Responsibilities :

The chosen candidate will work closely with our estimating team to learn the following procedures :

• Attend Pre-bid, Scope Review, and other meetings as required.
• Bid projects with enough detail to provide accurate proposals.
• Review and understanding of specifications as they apply to specific jobs and be able to process the information contained therein in the preparation of estimates.
• Understand and make appropriate interpretations of all drawings and documents.
• Must understand or be willing to learn the use of drawing symbols as they relate to various systems, i.e., fire alarm, lighting, lighting controls, motor controls, switches, receptacles, etc.
• Must understand or be willing to learn drawing scales and the use of scale takeoff devices.
• Must understand or be willing to learn to move easily within the Accubid system.
• Work closely with general contractors, architects, engineers and customers as required.
• Must be / become familiar with local vendors and be able to communicate sufficient information (specifications, quantities, sketches) to the vendor to ensure the receipt of accurate and competitive pricing. Maintains that communication throughout the bid preparation process and forwards any addenda to the vendor.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :