Join Our Team as an Estimator/Project Manager at Retrofit Electric!

Published January 2025

At Retrofit Electric, we believe that the right people find their way to us. We are a close-knit team of hard-working, talented individuals who thrive in a small business environment. Our team members enjoy the unique benefits and relationships that come with working in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Are you a driven, hard worker who values building friendships and excels in a collaborative role? Do you take pride in providing top-notch support to a team of skilled Electricians? If so, we want you to join our team!

About Us: Retrofit Electric, a division of The Retrofit Companies, Inc. (TRC), specializes in construction and renovation/remodel projects. We are proud to be registered as a Woman-Owned Small Business.

Position Overview: As an Estimator, you will report to the Electrical Estimating & Project Operations Manager. You will play a crucial role in our projects, working closely with our team to ensure successful outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Enjoy the benefits and relationships unique to a small business
• Collaborate with a top-notch team of Electricians

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your hard work and dedication, apply today!

 

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for accurately and efficiently estimating and managing their own projects. This role involves building strong relationships with new and existing general contractors (GCs) and direct clients who require commercial/industrial design-build, construction, renovation, and EV charging services.

Essential Duties, Skills and Responsibilities: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, McCormick Estimating Software, preferred (or Accubid)

• Source opportunities to bid through relationships or public solicitations

• Ability to complete effective on-site evaluations of a variety of construction sites

• Attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work

• Support organization by meeting or exceeding revenue and gross margin goals.

• Effective time management, including the ability to manage workload, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

• Prepare accurate estimates for remodels, new construction, design builds, or renovation projects

• Collaborate with procurement, project coordinator and project foreman to ensure success of projects

• Analyze Prints

• Prepare professionally detailed proposals

• Professionally and efficiently support customer inquiries for electrical work

• Attend project kick-off meetings and job sites, as needed, during estimating and implementation stages

• Work as an individual or as a team, sourcing and estimating construction, renovation, and design build opportunities

• Participate, as required, in the final review and presentation of estimates

• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information

• Presentation and Communication skills (including virtual)

• Competent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Effective problem-solving skills

• Willingness and ability to forecast opportunities

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Qualification Requirements: 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.

Education and/or Experience:

• 3+ years experience independently & effectively estimating (required) and managing (preferred) electrical projects in construction industry, with ideal mix of construction, renovation, and design build experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, McCormick Estimating Software (or Accubid), required
• Experience with electrical estimating, common code requirements, design/build estimating and successful project management.
• Reliable transportation to job sites located in Southern MN and the Twin Cities, Metro area of MN.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers, subs and electrical foremen in a written and verbal manner.

Confidentiality Requirements:  This position requires numbers, costs, and other proprietary information to remain confidential and not be shared outside of our company.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to travel to job sites and customer locations, as needed.