Location: Zanesville, Ohio
Work Type: On-Site
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: Electrical Estimating or Related Industry Experience Preferred
Salary: $90,000–$125,000 annually, depending on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical projects.
The Electrical Estimator will review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs. This role will work closely with project managers, vendors, clients, and contractors throughout the estimating and pre-construction process.
Schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and material calculations.
- Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, and overall project cost estimates.
- Attend pre-bid meetings as required.
- Prepare bid proposals and submit documentation for management review.
- Maintain estimating databases and update pricing information.
- Track bids and prepare weekly bid status reports.
- Coordinate with Project Managers on change orders, ASIs, bulletins, and project pricing.
- Assist with pre-construction activities, including project setup, schedules of values, and material procurement.
- Support project turnover meetings and post-construction reviews.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams throughout the estimating process.
- Manage multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or trade/technical certification in a related field, preferred.
- Experience in electrical estimating, electrical contracting, or construction estimating preferred.
- Knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes.
- Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and bid preparation.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, estimates, and deadlines simultaneously.
Technical Skills
- Electrical Estimating
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Bid Preparation & Proposal Development
- Cost Estimating & Budget Analysis
- Electrical Plan & Specification Review
- Change Order & ASI Pricing
- Estimating Software
- Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
- Construction Documentation
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
Work Environment
- Office-based estimating environment with occasional job site visits.
- Frequent collaboration with project managers, vendors, contractors, and customers.
- Fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational and time-management skills.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Additional Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Opportunity to support a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical projects.
- Ideal for candidates with strong estimating experience and a commitment to delivering accurate and competitive project bids.
About Us
AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.