Experience: 3-7 Years
Location: Remote / Work from Home
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: US Shift / EST
Industry: Construction / Electrical Contracting
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator / Takeoff Engineer to work with an American construction/electrical contracting firm.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in US construction estimating, quantity takeoffs and bid preparation, with strong knowledge of Accubid / Accubid Anywhere or similar electrical estimating software.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed material and quantity takeoffs from US construction drawings and specifications.
- Prepare accurate estimates for electrical construction projects.
- Review drawings, plans and specifications to identify scope, materials and quantities.
- Use Accubid / Accubid Anywhere for estimating and takeoff activities.
- Prepare material, labor and equipment estimates.
- Assist with bid preparation and submission.
- Review vendor/subcontractor pricing and incorporate costs into estimates.
- Identify scope gaps,
discrepancies and potential cost issues.
- Work closely with US-based project managers, estimators and contractors.
- Maintain accurate records of estimates, takeoffs and project documentation.
- Complete estimates within required deadlines.
Required Skills
- 3+ years of experience in construction/electrical estimating and takeoffs.
- Hands-on experience with Accubid / Accubid Anywhere.
- Experience with US-based construction projects is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of electrical construction and estimating.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience with material and labor takeoffs.
- Experience preparing bids and detailed cost estimates.
- Good knowledge of Bluebeam, LiveCount, ConEst or similar tools is an advantage.
- Valuable working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with a