Electrical Estimator

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

💵 R30.5k - R33k / month

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✨ Estimator

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📋 Description

• Review and interpret architectural, electrical and construction drawings. • Analyse project specifications and identify electrical installation requirements. • Identify materials, labour requirements and installation considerations. • Flag missing information, inconsistencies and potential project risks. • Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial electrical and rehabilitation projects. • Calculate material quantities, labour requirements and associated project costs. • Complete material take-offs and break down project scopes. • Prepare accurate pricing breakdowns for review and approval. • Identify potential cost variations, omissions and areas requiring clarification. • Analyse project documentation to establish the full scope of electrical work. • Maintain organised estimating spreadsheets, calculations and supporting documentation. • Update estimates when drawings or project requirements change. • Work directly with the US-based business owner to discuss project requirements. • Explain estimates, assumptions, calculations and pricing. • Raise questions and clarify uncertainties before finalising estimates. • Communicate progress and highlight challenges affecting estimating timelines or accuracy.

🎯 Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience as an Electrical Estimator or Construction Estimator with strong electrical project exposure. • Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and architectural drawings. • Good understanding of electrical materials, installation methods and construction processes. • Experience calculating material quantities, labour costs and project estimates. • Understanding of material take-offs and cost breakdowns. • Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong written and spoken English communication skills. • Ability to work independently and manage estimating responsibilities with minimal supervision. • Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel or similar tools. • Experience with equivalent estimating software is welcomed. • Commercial electrical contracting experience is advantageous. • Experience estimating electrical rehabilitation, renovation or refurbishment projects is advantageous. • Exposure to US electrical construction projects, drawings and estimating practices is advantageous. • Previous experience working with US-based electrical contractors is advantageous. • Understanding of electrical bidding processes and project costing is advantageous. • Experience working directly with business owners or smaller contracting teams is advantageous. • Formal qualifications are beneficial, but practical electrical estimating experience, technical understanding and the ability to deliver accurate work are what matter most.

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