Electrical Estimator

Overview

Cummings Electrical is looking to hire an experienced Electrical Estimator in Houston, TX.

Cummings Electrical is one of the country's fastest growing and most respected electrical contractors. We are a $350M company with a dedicated team of more than 1,200 employees. Headquartered near Dallas-Fort Worth airport, our projects span the state and nation. Since 2002, Cummings has maintained consistent growth, and we believe the future is bright! We strive to make being part of the Cummings team so interesting, purposeful, and fulfilling that working anywhere else would be a letdown. Our core values include building solid partnerships, providing exceptional service, nurturing a positive work environment, and offering comprehensive support to all our teammates.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant documents to identify what is needed to create a bid proposal
• Calculates the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents and/or site conditions
• Consults with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Attends job site walk-throughs with other estimators as necessary to ensure that any field conditions that may potentially affect or impact the construction, prospective bid or pre-construction designs are properly handled
• Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each project, evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rate,  productivity, etc. and identifies any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems
• Able to provide accurate, detailed, and competitive estimates

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, combined with completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program and field experience, or a bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar studies
• Minimum 4+ years’ relevant experience related to commercial,  industrial and “service” projects  
• Accustomed to estimating projects at varied price ranges
• Thorough knowledge of the electrical field with familiarity in materials and construction methods
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C and local codes
• Proficient with MS Suite & Outlook and experience utilizing Accubid and AutoCAD
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outgoing and personable

    How we support you:

• Excited about working at a highly respected company  
• Enjoy working with happy and fulfilled colleagues
• Work with the best 
• Leadership development 
• Feel supported by management who care       

   Cummings offers:    

• Bonuses  
• PTO
• Stability
• Relocation
• Flexible work schedule
• Health benefit options and service discounts 
• 401(k) 8% employer match
• Onsite Gym

   All applicants will be subject to background check and drug screen.    Salary requirements commensurate with experience.