Electrical Estimator

Description

The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market.

Since our founding in 1982, our growth has been fueled by the pride and craftsmanship of our team, supported by exceptional project management and industry-leading expertise. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply committed to the success of our team. This sense of ownership is reflected in the professionalism, integrity, and dedication we bring to every project — and in the positive impact we strive to make in the communities we serve.

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the Electrical Estimator position to join our award-winning team.

Great Reasons to Join:

• 10x Employee Voted Top Workplace
• Highly Competitive Wage
• Excellent Benefits Package (Health/HSA/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness)
• $15k Company Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned)
• Training and Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Reimbursement

Standard Work Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm and Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. MUST be willing to be flexible as jobs may change.  

Position Summary:

The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for the bidding, documenting, and estimating adjustments to ensure quality project takeoffs in a timely manner.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review and understand construction drawings and determine the materials needed for a specific estimate takeoff. 
• Issue RFI’s necessary for a complete takeoff. 
• Perform line-item takeoffs on underground and overhead electrical and low voltage systems. 
• Perform lighting counts and understand the installation labor needed for each type. 
• Create lighting spreadsheets based on the vendor quotes and estimator’s quantities
• Utilize the estimating software to enter takeoffs in their respective categories. 
• Send bid invites to vendors and subcontractors with detailed descriptions of what is expected and review quotes for accuracy.  
• Create proposals that are detailed and inclusive of the items/excluded for each project.
• Work with owners and general contractors to ensure they have a full understanding on the proposal. 
• Follow up with clients on the status of upcoming bids and sent proposals.      
• Maintain an accurate and complete “to do” list. Don’t rely on others to do this. 
• Communicate with builder for bid specifications and requirements. 
• Create bid folders in OneDrive with all the project plans and specifications.
• Update OneDrive and distribute to vendors when addendums/bulletins and bid clarifications are received.
• Contact vendors to ensure they understand what needs quoted. 
• Sort vendor quotes for each project and review for accuracy.
•  Determine a project’s jurisdiction and calculate permit costs for estimates. 
• Create Romanoff Electric excavation estimates.
• Obtain quotes from vendors for miscellaneous items needed as they are encountered during the takeoff process.
• Update equipment and material costs in estimates. 
• Communicate bid specifications to vendors and coordinate PM/DM for kickoff meetings.
• Upon bid awards, package vendor quotes for the Project Manager. 
• Assist DM with business development. 
• Work with Project Managers to ensure folders are updated from pre-bid to post bid. \Choose appropriate materials, verify prices, check contractors, and calculate profits on a given project.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Required:  Understanding of how to read all phases of construction drawings
• Required: Understand the National Electrical Code and the ability to utilize it
• Required 5+ years estimating experience
• Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and estimating software such as Wrightsoft.
• Required: Experience in computerized/digital takeoff.
• Required: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred: 10+ years of estimating experience
• Preferred: 2+ years of field experience
• Preferred: Fire Alarm experience

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Benefits and Compensation:

We provide a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D; additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any kind.