Electrical Estimator

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

Facility Solutions Group is committed to delivering innovative solutions in lighting, electrical, energy, and technology fields. Our mission is to consistently provide our customers with superior value through quality products, service, and support by contributing to the quality of life of all employees. As one of the nation’s largest single-source providers of electrical services, electrical construction, and energy management solutions, Facility Solutions Group is expanding its staff and seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our FSG Lenexa team. As the Electrical Estimator, you will expertly obtain, track, and negotiate subcontract bids and project budgets. Prepare and present comprehensive estimate documentation, identifying and addressing gaps in available data. Read and interpret plans, proposals, and other documentation to create bids. Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of progressive electrical estimating experience, demonstrating expertise across diverse project types and scales from medium to large complex installations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and specialized estimating software, with proven expertise in Accubid and a quick aptitude for learning new technologies.
Ability to multitask and meet critical deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with customers to define project scope, proactively resolve potential challenges, strategically negotiate pricing, and cultivate long-term professional relationships.
Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing.
Review completed estimates and proposals for thoroughness, accuracy, value engineering alternatives and compliance with strategic goals.
Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities.
Prepare proposals for budgetary and conceptual estimates and for strategic opportunities.
Attend pre-bid meetings and/or meet with customers to identify project scope.
Prepare or supervise the preparation of bid documents and ensure timely delivery.
Attend bid de-scope meetings and ensure completion of open items.
Schedule and attend job turnover meetings and assure preparation of job turnover meeting materials.
Ensure job labor data generated by operations department is analyzed and reflected in estimating database to accurately reflect field productivity in estimates.
Schedule and attend project postmortems and catalogue historical information.
Review material pricing provided by purchasing and suppliers and adjust estimating database and procedures accordingly.
Champion the professional development and success of team members through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and collaborative support.