About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Energy, Oil & Gas.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Junior Estimator to support electrical estimating and bidding for commercial projects. This is an entry-level to early-career role with strong on-the-job learning and exposure to industry estimating tools.

• Assist the Chief Estimator and estimating team in preparing accurate, competitive electrical bids
• Review plans, specifications, and addenda to identify electrical scope and project requirements
• Perform electrical quantity takeoffs and enter material and labor data into Accubid or similar estimating software
• Request, organize, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes; flag missing scope and pricing discrepancies
• Help prepare bid packages with scope descriptions, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
• Track drawing revisions, addenda, quote requests, and bid deadlines
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walkthroughs to understand existing conditions and logistics
• Keep estimate files, vendor contacts, and pricing history organized and updated
• Assist with estimate handoff by compiling scope, assumptions, and pricing notes for project teams
• Support identification of cost-saving alternatives and build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors

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Qualifications

• 0–3 years of related experience; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong attention to detail and organization; eager to learn estimating best practices
• Comfortable with basic math, measurements, and reading drawing scales
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn Accubid or other estimating software
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with construction drawings (electrical plans) is a plus
• Electrical field or construction experience, or prior exposure to Accubid, is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business, Finance/Economics, Supply Chain, or another analytical field is preferred but not required

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Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee discount and rewards programs

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Additional Information & Workplace Disclosures

• This posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work but is not an exhaustive list of duties.
• The Confidential Client is committed to a fair hiring process and will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
• Employment decisions will be made without regard to protected characteristics and in compliance with federal and state hiring laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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