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Estimator II

Faith Technologies · Menasha, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a bid you lost by a lot. What did you learn from it?

What they are checking: Whether they review lost bids to improve, rather than assuming the competitor made a mistake.

Tell me about an estimate that turned out wrong after the job started. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they trace misses back to the estimate and fix their process.

What would you do

The spec calls for something that conflicts with the drawings. How do you handle it in your bid?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify through RFIs or clear exclusions instead of guessing and leaving risk in the number.

You have three bids due the same week. How do you organize your bid calendar?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage workload and deadlines without cutting corners on accuracy.

How do you handle supplier quotes that come in at the last minute before a bid is due?

What they are checking: Whether they have a plan for bid-day pressure and can still check numbers before submitting.

About the work

Walk me through how you build an electrical estimate from the spec and drawings to a final number.

What they are checking: Whether they have a complete, repeatable process that captures material, labor and indirect costs.

How have you used Trimble Enterprise or a similar estimating system, and where do you check its labor units?

What they are checking: Whether they know software output still needs judgment, especially on labor for unusual conditions.

What do you look for on a job site walk-through that you'd never see on the drawings?

What they are checking: Whether they use site visits to catch access, existing conditions and logistics that change cost.

How do you price labor differently for work in an occupied building versus new construction?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust productivity for real job conditions, which separates strong estimators from average ones.

What do you include in exclusions and clarifications, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the company by clearly stating what the bid does not cover.

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The full job description

As published by Faith Technologies.

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care . The Estimator Level 2 is responsible for forecasting costs for potential field projects. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, and experience in Trimble Enterprise is preferred. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical training Experience: 2 to 4 years of electrical estimating experience or Education: Completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program (or equivalent work experience, 8,000 hours) Experience: 2 to 4 years of electrical estimating experience Travel: 5-10% Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Independently reviews specification information and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. • Attends job site walk-throughs as necessary. • Organizes bid components to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Performs takeoffs on screen and from drawings (i.e., circuiting and scaling drawings, counting devices and equipment, etc). • Consults with clients, vendors, foremen/superintendents, and project managers to discuss and formulate estimates. • Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. • Finalizes and follows up on completed bids. • Performs other related duties as required and assigned. The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive? If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package. Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today! Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test

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