ESTIMATOR 3 SR

DescriptionCompensation: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 Depending on ExperienceGeneral ResponsibilitiesMaintain open communication lines with all working relationshipsFollow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performedEarn and maintain customer’s trust.Uphold the core values of the organization.Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job.Assist CE with special projects and tasks as neededSpecific ResponsibilitiesPerforms Conceptual EstimatingBegin to deal directly with General Contractor or Vendor as a company representative regarding the estimateUnderstand the National Electric Code in order to review drawings for accuracy and completenessGeneral understanding of requirements/standards used for:• Office buildings• Condos• Hospitals• Typical buildings constructed in the Denver marketPerform or review electrical layout of incomplete drawings ensuring the drawings are up to National Electric CodeRead and understand architect provided narratives using independent judgment and discretion to apply the narrative to complete drawingsEnter information into estimating systemDetermine equipment cost in lieu of quotes based on independent judgment and experience with guidance from Preconstruction ManagerWrite complete proposal and narrative describing conceptual layout developing a budget for the project based on incomplete information prior to project review with Preconstruction ManagerPerform pre-bid reviews with junior Estimators (preliminary review before Preconstruction Manager’s final review)Develop skills in tracking all cost impacts and changes along with generating cost alternatives (value engineering)Attend preconstruction job meetings with Preconstruction Manager representing the company to clientsTrack all cost impacts of job prior to turnover to constructionAttend turnover meetings with Preconstruction Manager to explain estimate and budget to construction personnel for constructabilityPerforms hard bid estimatesPerform full take off by scraping plans, counting fixtures and electrical equipment and entering information into the estimating systemSend quotes out to vendorsEnter and price quoted from vendors into estimating systemScope quotes, checking subcontractor quotes and bids for completeness and recommends• Revisions where necessary• Participates in vendor selection along with PCM• Ensures the vendors priced a complete package and didn’t leave any holes in their quotes• Come up with qualifications based off the drawings they scrapedQualify exceptions Encore has taken to the drawingsExplains deviations from drawings to General ContractorAnswers general questions from the contractor about their estimateOther duties as may be assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:Common Building Standards/PracticesNational Electric Code sufficient to assist in making decisions which impact the projectElectrical constructionAlternating Current theorySkill in:EstimatingElectrical constructionTracking project changes and cost impactsMaking independent decisions impacting the project and the organization as a wholeAdapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or informationEstimating resources needed to complete required tasksManaging people.Analyzing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levelsUse of communication softwareBusiness writingEffective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understandingEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employeesOperating a computerMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizing work to accomplish tasksReading and writingMultitaskingManaging multiple prioritiesProblem solving to form independent solutions to complex problemsTracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignmentREQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or equivalent is required while a degree in related field and attendance or completion in the Electrical apprenticeship program is preferred. Three years of progressive experience in the electrical trade plus at least two complete years estimating experience is a plus. This particular experience may be supplemented by a construction management degree or a power engineering degree plus proficient estimating experience.Benefits of this role: Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice. Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program. This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program. Applications will close for this position on June 30, 2026 or when role is filled.For information regarding this position, please contact To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact .Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-10