Junior Estimator - Building Group
Royal ElectricAbout the role
Why Royal? At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry. Breaking Barriers: Women At Work Episode 1
We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!
We believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well-being.
We have a current openings for Junior Estimators in Sacramento, CA. Focusing on current work in Northern, CA.
Position Description:
The Junior Estimator serves an essential function in the bidding process; they assist with cost estimates and resource requirements for electrical construction projects.
Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:
- Focus on the takeoff process for estimates/bids
- Assist with analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, etc., to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
- Calculate various data quantity take-offs for data entry into computer estimating system
- Participate in preparing and organizing bid packages
- Assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) & Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Assist with "hand off" to project management team after project is awarded
Who you are:
- Strive to be great - You're eager to build and master your skills by seeking out - applying - training and new experiences. You're willing to work smart, take initiative, and take on challenges with a tenacious and resourceful attitude.
- Fun & Friendly - You like people, have a sense of humor, and enjoy what you do.
- Analytical and Solutions-oriented - You're skilled at identifying challenges and opportunities, developing practical solutions, and ensuring projects stay on track to meet their goals.
- Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
- Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
- Influencer - You're an inspiration to others, capable of guiding actions, decisions, and strategies. You recognize other people's underlying needs and motivations and can navigate individual and group perspectives.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other closely related field
- or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and/or related experience with an electrical contractor or similar
- 1-3 years of electrical/construction estimating, project assistant/management, or construction management experience
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand construction documents
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
Salary Range:
$22.00/hour - $27.00/hour
- This is a non-exempt position
We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).
Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical con
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