Parsons Electric is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN with additional full service offices in St. Paul, MN, Duluth, MN, Virginia, MN, Fargo, ND and Phoenix, AZ.  Since our inception in 1927, Parsons has established itself as one of the Nation’s premier electrical and communication providers.  We strive to build long-term relationships with our customers by offering a full range of services, and by hiring talented people who specialize in finding creative solutions.  Parsons services its customers through three divisions:  Electrical, Technology, and Technical Services.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a motivated Electrical Estimator to join our growing organization in our Minneapolis office.  The Electrical Estimator is primarily responsible for job estimating, job scheduling, problem resolution, coordination, and client satisfaction activities at Parsons Electric. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and supervise activities of each project for quantity and accuracy of work.  This includes performing estimates, training, scheduling, establishing goals and standards.
• Ensure that all estimates and RFP’s are fulfilled to the customer’s or Parsons’ satisfaction.
• Plan all project take off’s to optimize efficiency of labor.
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and control all assigned estimates to maximum time while delivering on promises to customers and coworkers.
• Keep informed of new electrical codes, technology, techniques and practices.
• Survey job sites as needed for scope of work and to determine the most cost effective and efficient plan possible.
• Prepare project documents, material release schedules, client information, project schedules, and other documentation to assure a steam of information to the Project Manager.
• Promote the company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as they relate to clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the public.

Qualifications:

• Education:  Two (2) year degree in electrical construction or similar discipline required with Bachelor’s degree in construction management or electrical engineering preferred.

• Experience:  Minimum five (5) years experience in estimating for an electrical contractor preferred.

Successful candidate will possess:

• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work as a team with a positive attitude and professional customer service skills.
• Effective communication, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Project and electronic estimating software. Accubid software experience preferred.

Parsons Electric offers an excellent salary and discretionary compensation program comprised of annual bonus and profit sharing with an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, 401(k) retirement plan, flex spending plan, and educational reimbursement benefits.

For more information about Parsons Electric, please visit www.parsonscorp.com

Apply online at www.parsonscorp.com

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Parsons Electric

5960 Main Street NE

Minneapolis, MN 55432

Parsons Electric LLC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Vets/Disabilities