Electrical Estimator at Converse Electric, Inc. in Grove City, OH

Company Description

For almost 60 years, Converse Electric has been serving Columbus and the surrounding areas in all types and sizes of electrical projects, specializing in commercial and industrial projects –with solutions including new construction, remodels and additions, design/build, lighting control, fire alarm and more.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be a team player with experience working in both the field and office, including project management and estimating.

As an Electrical Estimator, your responsibilities include:

• Assist with analyzing the current Central Ohio construction market for trends and opportunities.
• Create your own sales opportunities, leveraging your industry contacts to provide electrical estimates.
• Understand contract terms, bid requests, proposals, spec books, and blueprints.
• Assist with the completion of individual project bids and proposals.
• Maintain the integrity of our estimating and project management reporting functions.
• Build strong relationships with ownership, operations, sales, service and vendors.
• Collaborate with field & office staff.
• Complete special projects as requested by management

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of commercial electrical estimating
• 5+ years of commercial electrical field work, or similar experience
• Previous experience and working knowledge of the current NEC
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Able to problem solve and make decisions; keeping clients and employees informed of business decisions
• Able to influence others with the self-confidence to push back when required
• Possess initiative to drive results and to be involved in critical decisions
• Strong analytical skills; creating customer reports and highlighting key data
• Experience automating processes for efficiency
• A Bachelor's degree in construction management or electrical engineering a plus
• Experience and understanding of electrical estimating software, specifically Accubid
• CAD/BIM experience a plus
• Experience with an ERP system a plus

Additional Information

Our benefits include:

• 401k with company match with immediate eligibility
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacations

To apply, email or drop off your resume at 3783 Gantz Road, Grove City, OH 43123.