Electrical Estimator

Who We Are At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

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About the Role Prime Electric is the premier Electrical Contractor in the Puget Sound Region and is searching for the right candidate to join our team as a Senior Electrical Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a solid team with room for growth and development. This is an immediate full‐time opening.

What You Will Do

• Produce precise electrical estimates for various project types, including large commercial, industrial, high-tech, vertical high rise, and health care facilities.
• Work independently or under the direction of designated project lead.
• Read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, tele data, security, fire alarm, audio visual plans, and specifications as they relate to the electrical work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and clearly communicate, estimated scope of work.
• Develop project take-offs and equipment counts based upon the specifications and drawings.
• Utilize technology tools to perform and document electrical budgets. (BlueBeam, Accubid, LiveCount preferably)
• Utilize understanding of basic circuitry and wiring methods for electrical systems
• Participate in Estimating team and review meetings and clearly define your estimate work product.
• Provide support and training of estimating processes, procedures and systems for junior estimators, interns, and other team members as necessary.
• Contribute to and support value engineering exercises.
• Contribute to scope letter content.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, or 5+ years of electrical estimating experience and/or training in commercial, industrial, high-tech, vertical high-rise, and health care industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with preparing, completing, explaining, and reviewing complex estimates with Chief Estimator
• Experience with delivery models: Plan & Spec, Design-Assist, and Design-Build. Quick learner to grasp existing estimating process and procedures.
• Experience with the appropriate application of a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation as it relates to database materials and assemblies to individual estimates.
• PRIME is a fast-paced environment, and a strong work ethic is required.
• Must have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NEC, local codes and construction methods
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, BlueBeam and/or Accubid and LiveCount