<div> Sargent Electric Company (<a href="http://www.sargentelectric.com" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;">www.sargentelectric.com</a>) is a nationally recognized electrical contractor with deep Pittsburgh roots. Founded in 1907, we’ve grown into one of the region’s largest electrical contracting firms and have been consistently named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. We are looking to hire a COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR in our growing Lewiston, Maine office.  This position’s responsibility will be to learn the processes required to prepare an entire estimate in a team-based environment.  This position, under the direct supervision of the lead estimator, will enable the candidate to produce consistent, accurate estimates with detailed scopes.  He/she may also work closely with the Preconstruction Manager in turning over completed estimates to the project management team.  This candidate will be trained to interact closely with electrical supply houses, contractors, architects, engineers, and customers. RESPONSIBILITIES: The chosen candidate will work closely with our estimating team to learn the following procedures.<ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Attend Pre-bid, Scope Review, and other meetings as required.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Bid projects with enough detail to provide accurate proposals.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Review and understanding of specifications as they apply to specific jobs and be able to process the information contained therein in the preparation of estimates.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Understand and make appropriate interpretations of all drawings and documents.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Must understand or be willing to learn the use of drawing symbols as they relate to various systems, i.e., fire alarm, lighting, lighting controls, motor controls, switches, receptacles, etc.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Must understand or be willing to learn drawing scales and the use of scale takeoff devices.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Must understand or be willing to learn to move easily within the Accubid system.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Work closely with general contractors, architects, engineers and customers as required.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Must be/become familiar with local vendors and be able to communicate sufficient information (specifications, quantities, sketches) to the vendor to ensure the receipt of accurate and competitive pricing.  Maintains that communication throughout the bid preparation process and forwards any addenda to the vendor.</li></ul>------------------------------------------------------------------ BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Industrial knowledge is a plus.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Familiarity with up-to-date electrical estimating software.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Must be able to recognize/identify potential discrepancies and errors in documents and develop questions for a timely response. </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Ability to develop estimates based in various stages of design.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Knowledge/understanding of electrical work and materials used.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Capability to set up and complete a takeoff and enter quantities in a neat, professional manner. </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Take off Systems involved in the preparation of an estimate (motor controls, instrumentation, lighting, lighting control, fire alarm, A/V, modular wiring, grounding, motor and equipment connections, generators, power distribution equipment, feeders, UPS, etc.).</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Bluebeam PDF software experience.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Hands-on experience in the Commercial Electrical field.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Familiarity with Accubid estimating software system.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Minimum of 1 years’ experience as Electrical Estimator, primarily Commercial applications.</li></ul><div style="margin-bottom:11px;">Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.  </div> </div>

Also, awarded Safety recognition by Specialty Trades Insurance Company for the large company bracket and The Association of Union Constructors! Founded in 1907, Sargent Electric was established to serve the thriving steel, glass and coal industries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our clients were on the leading edge of technological and industrial innovation in the early 20th century. Sargent Electric has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contractors within the states we serve. As a leading, full-service firm, Sargent Electric has expanded its capabilities over the years to serve a wide range of clients on a variety of markets including: Utility Commercial Industrial Infrastructure Renewable Energy Telecommunications Sargent Electric has six locations to serve our clients including: Pittsburgh, PA, Lewiston, ME, De Pere, WI, East Chicago, IN, Columbus, OH, and Erie, PA. Please visit our website at www.sargentelectric.com

Commercial Electrical Assistant Estimator

<div> Sargent Electric Company (<a href="http://www.sargentelectric.com">www.sargentelectric.com</a>) is a nationally recognized electrical contractor with deep Pittsburgh roots. Founded in 1907, we’ve grown into one of the region’s largest electrical contracting firms and have been consistently named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. We are looking to hire a COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR in our growing Lewiston, Maine office.  This position’s responsibility will be to learn the processes required to prepare an entire estimate in a team-based environment.  This position, under the direct supervision of the lead estimator, will enable the candidate to produce consistent, accurate estimates with detailed scopes.  He/she may also work closely with the Preconstruction Manager in turning over completed estimates to the project management team.  This candidate will be trained to interact closely with electrical supply houses, contractors, architects, engineers, and customers. RESPONSIBILITIES: The chosen candidate will work closely with our estimating team to learn the following procedures.<ul><li>Attend Pre-bid, Scope Review, and other meetings as required.</li><li>Bid projects with enough detail to provide accurate proposals.</li><li>Review and understanding of specifications as they apply to specific jobs and be able to process the information contained therein in the preparation of estimates.</li><li>Understand and make appropriate interpretations of all drawings and documents.</li><li>Must understand or be willing to learn the use of drawing symbols as they relate to various systems, i.e., fire alarm, lighting, lighting controls, motor controls, switches, receptacles, etc.</li><li>Must understand or be willing to learn drawing scales and the use of scale takeoff devices.</li><li>Must understand or be willing to learn to move easily within the Accubid system.</li><li>Work closely with general contractors, architects, engineers and customers as required.</li><li>Must be/become familiar with local vendors and be able to communicate sufficient information (specifications, quantities, sketches) to the vendor to ensure the receipt of accurate and competitive pricing.  Maintains that communication throughout the bid preparation process and forwards any addenda to the vendor.</li></ul>------------------------------------------------------------------ BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Industrial knowledge is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with up-to-date electrical estimating software.</li><li>Must be able to recognize/identify potential discrepancies and errors in documents and develop questions for a timely response. </li><li>Ability to develop estimates based in various stages of design.</li><li>Knowledge/understanding of electrical work and materials used.</li><li>Capability to set up and complete a takeoff and enter quantities in a neat, professional manner. </li><li>Take off Systems involved in the preparation of an estimate (motor controls, instrumentation, lighting, lighting control, fire alarm, A/V, modular wiring, grounding, motor and equipment connections, generators, power distribution equipment, feeders, UPS, etc.).</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bluebeam PDF software experience.</li><li>Hands-on experience in the Commercial Electrical field.</li><li>Familiarity with Accubid estimating software system.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.</li><li>Minimum of 1 years’ experience as Electrical Estimator, primarily Commercial applications.</li></ul><div>Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.  </div> </div>

Commercial Electrical Assistant Estimator

About the Job

About the Company

Sargent Electric Company

Similar Jobs

Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Electrical & Controls Technician

Electrical & Controls Technician

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Commercial & Industrial Electrical Estimator

Commercial & Industrial Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Protection & Control Electrical Technologist

Protection & Control Electrical Technologist

Electrical Systems Specialist, Dec

Electrical Systems Specialist, Dec

Electrical Construction Estimator

Electrical Construction Estimator

Process Technician - Electrical

Process Technician - Electrical

Electrical Technician I

Electrical Technician I