Electrical Estimator (LaGrange Park, IL)

Dubak Electrical Group has an opening for an Electrical Estimator within our Prefabrication department due to our company’s growth. A strong predictor of success for an Electrical Estimator would be to be organized, have excellent math skills, work well within a team, meet deadlines consistently, and have a desire to grow a career in the construction industry.  An Associate Electrical Estimator will need to learn how to complete accurate estimates within the required bid cycles.  Working knowledge of construction, design, finance, and some project management would be preferred. Project estimates will typically range from $500 to $100 million.

The below is a summary of job expectations for the position:      

•  Assist with creating and compiling detailed, accurate cost estimates
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn Accubid estimating software
• Good technical writing skills are required, specifically noting construction proposal documents, scope of work documents, and client presentation packages
• Learn and understand the importance of Industrial Electrical Job Costing and Tracking
• Working knowledge with Electrical (General), Mechanical (General), Pipe Work (General), Civil Work (General), Structural Work (General, Prefabrication/Manufacturing (General) is preferred, but not required
• Organized with the ability to coordinate multiple craft labor resources, as needed
• Assist or have the ability to understand and coordinate installation methods of civil, mechanical, and electrical works, as to prevent physical interference of the final installed product between the three installation types
• Partner with Project Managers and collaborate on estimating costs and resolve any issues proactively
• A general understanding or ability to learn project scheduling and man-power loading
• A general understanding or ability to learn industrial electrical estimating methods in the areas, including Power, Control, Automation, Instrumentation, Lighting, Contract Maintenance, Data/Voice, Fiber Optic Wiring, Project Management
• Desire to learn and participate in continuing education through inter-company training, seminars, and select university resource training as directed, provided, and requested by the company, at the company’s expense
• Ability to accurately review and approve cost proposals and meaningful value engineering analysis for clients without sacrificing safety or quality
• Self-starter, takes initiative to be proactive and complete projects within bid time constraints  (time management)
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines consistently

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, among many other optional insurances
• (6) Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Training Reimbursement Program
• Positive Work/Life Balance
• Opportunity for Advancement

Education/Experience:

• 3-5 years of work experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or related field work is preferred
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, Construction Management degree, or related field work is preferred

Dubak Electrical Group, LLC and its Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.