Shermco is looking for an Electrical Estimator in the Dallas area. This position requires a candidate with a strong background in electrical estimation, coupled with hands-on field experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately estimating project costs and demands a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to understand projects from inception to completion.
Scope of responsibilities: Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs. Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine estimates for industrial electrical projects. New construction and retrofit upgrades Prepare project takeoffs, submittals, and proposals. Request quotes from vendors for equipment and materials. Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents. Draft scope inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for estimates. Identify and meet customers' needs, expectations, and requirements. Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and others. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers obtained through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, software uploads, etc. Support other department personnel as required; may include assisting with estimates in other disciplines. Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction. Required experience and skills: Minimum 5 years' experience in the industrial electrical industry. Minimum 2 years' experience in construction estimating. Journeyman Electrician license preferred In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards. Familiar with NECA rates, structures and their shortcomings Familiar with NEC/NFPA-70E Understands the material quoting process, RFQ's, how to deal with vendors, etc. Understands how to address/escalate specification conflicts, drawing inaccuracies or other questions stemming from the drawing package Familiar with estimating/installing all types of electrical raceway, including cable tray, EMT, rigid, IMC & plastibond, and all associated fittings and appurtenances. Ability to read and interpret electrical & automation construction drawings, wiring details, installation detail, P&ID's, layout drawings, panel drawings, BOM's, etc. Ability to read and interpret complex construction specifications as they apply to electrical, automation and control-related mechanical means and methods Background in automation and controls, including PLC's, instrumentation, valves, mechanical control panels, electrical control panels is a plus Semiconductor/Cleanroom experience is a plus Software experience in the following: Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc...) Microsoft Teams Autocad/Autocad LT Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam Advanced/Expert level experience in Accubid, including setup of databases, projects, custom assemblies, labor rates, difficulty modifiers, LiveCount, etc. Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills Must possess the ability to communicate with customers, contractors, owners and specialty equipment suppliers to determine scopes of work and required materials/equipment. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary. Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player in a remote position. Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401k Life Insurance