Linesight

Electrical Estimator

United States full-time Mid $82,000 - $130,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Overview
As an Electrical Estimator at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.
The Opportunity
In this role you will:

Analyse external contractor bids to ensure client value for money

Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments

Evaluate cost plans and project scopes to assess and address gaps

Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates

Optimize project costs against budget, including cost reviews, value engineering, and accurate estimates to increase client value

Provide estimating expertise and leadership throughout the design and construction stages of the projects

Build trust and credibility with partners across the business, from 3rd parties to client specialists to contractors and consultants

Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have increasing levels of Electrical scope and responsibility as an Estimator in a construction environment

Enjoy applying your advanced analytical skills to investigate and interpret complex technical data

Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing

Excel in a collaborative and friendly team environment

Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines

Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.
The salary range for this role is between $82,000 and $130,000 but actual salary is dependent on skill set, education and experience
About us
Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you!
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Technology & IT Excel Human Resources Project Management Writing Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Electrical Estimator role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Linesight?
  3. Which of Excel, Human Resources and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Excel, Human Resources and Project Management.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Electrical Estimator role because I can bring practical experience in Excel, Human Resources and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Linesight needs from this hire.

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