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Electrical Estimator

Company:
KBE Building Corp
Location:
Farmington, CT, 06032
Posted:
May 19, 2025
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Job Description

Salary:

KBEBuilding Corporation: Relationships Are Everything! Join our team today!

KBEs relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing because we build relationships first, buildings second.

Read on to see if this is the place for you!

We are currently hiring for an Electrical Estimator.

At KBE, we expect the best and reward it with excellent compensation and benefits, challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to give back to our communities.

Work Life Balance:

3 Oclock Friday's

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave

Vacation, sick, and personal time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness:

Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)

Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program

Vision Care (100% company paid)

Corporate Culture:

Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties

Recreational/Chill-Out Space to encourage movement and collaboration:

Golf Simulator, Pool Table, Dart Boards, Coffee/Snack/Beverage Station, breakout rooms, privacy booths, and more

(Farmington office)

Quarterly Employee Photo Contests -

with prizes!

Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more

Dress code: Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)

Employee Work Anniversary Recognition

Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy

and company-sponsored charitable events

KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training

Compensation:

Competitive Salaries

Employee Referral Bonuses

Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment

Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships

Tuition Reimbursement

for Work-Related Education

Company Paid Life Insurance

Structured Bonus Program

Position Summary:

Working directly with the Director of Preconstruction, the Estimator will gather, calculate, and compile data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, prepare routine estimates under general supervision. Maintain current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Gather, calculate and compile data (unit costs, subcontractor quotes) for use in conceptual and bid proposal estimates.

Compile subcontractor solicitation list with assistance of the Director of Preconstruction.

Solicit subcontractor interest through telephone calls, emails, etc.

Prepare routine estimates under general supervision.

Prepare quantity take-offs and reviews with the Director of Preconstruction.

Price the above if assigned.

Maintain current, accurate information on prices.

Obtain prices from suppliers and subcontractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Report special pricing to the Director of Preconstruction for compilation into database, when appropriate.

Prepare bid packages, conceptual estimates, analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects of medium size and/or complexity as assigned.

Compile estimates and subcontractor quotes to arrive at a total estimated cost.

Review above with the Director of Preconstruction.

Interface with owner, architect, engineers and subcontractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

Prepare RFIs as necessary to gain clarification for resolution of questions or ambiguities in contract documents.

Provide constructability reviews of documents including coordination between trades.

Distribute addenda, etc. to appropriate parties.

Write exhibits identifying exclusions and qualifications custom tailored for each project.

Prepare comprehensive, accurate exhibits outlining KBE responsibilities and owner or tenant responsibilities.

Education, Experience, & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering and/or 3-5 years of construction estimating experience.

Proven skills in: Spatial concepts/ Math

Experience with Estimating Software such as Building Connected, Construct Connect, Accubid, and ConEst.

Proficient with MS Office Suite (particularly Excel and Microsoft Word)

KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status

KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.

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