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Description
Southern Energy Management (SEM), North Carolina's leading provider of energy efficiency and solar power services, seeks a full-time Electrical Estimator to work with their fast-growing solar team.
Position Overview:
A strong commitment to sustainable energy and dedication to the vision of SEM is a must. This position will become an integral part of our photovoltaic electrical construction team, responsible for optimizing project scopes. The ideal candidate will have an electrical construction background, and will be a self-starter with a focus and commitment to ensuring a high standard of excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for working with subcontractors and suppliers during the bid process in order to obtain complete bid package information.
- Work with client to review proposal specifications, drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into labor-unit figures.
- Plan, direct and coordinate activities of estimating support team.
- Evaluate and implement estimating software purchase.
- Coordinate electrical database pricing and labor units.
- Evaluate and review all levels of electrical estimates.
- Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years as an Estimator in electrical construction.
- Familiarity with both commercial and industrial projects.
- Experience with electrical drawings and applying the take off process.
- Must have ability to work fluently with electrical estimating software.
- Familiar with and understand commercial electrical codes.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Must be willing to travel out of the local area at least 10% of the time.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently while also collaborating in a team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills for working with both the internal team and clients.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in related field.
- Electrical power systems design.
- Design experience using AutoCAD.
- NC General Contractor's license
- Ability to calculate loads in accordance with N.E.C.
- Experience in plumbing estimating/design.
This is an excellent career opportunity for the right individual, with outstanding growth potential. We are committed to sustainability at all levels of our organization, and believe that our success as a company depends on the success of every team member.
If you're ready to work hard, make a difference and have fun doing it, then you could be just the person we're looking for!
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter or contact Jason deFreitas.
Southern Energy Management values the importance of a diverse workforce and culture of inclusiveness. SEM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any employment action on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.