Electrical Estimating

Electrical Estimating

Davenport University

Fundamentals of Electrical Estimating and Project Managing.

Introduction

The success of an electrical contracting business relies heavily on the estimator and project manager. Having such an impact on a company's overall success is among the most challenging and rewarding of careers!

Individuals who possess the skills to estimate and project manage with attention to detail command high salaries for their knowledge and ability to generate accurate, winning estimates and projects and are highly respected and sought-after throughout the industry. Whether you're an entry level or seasoned estimator who wants to brush up on your skills, this fast-paced 60-hour course is for you.

Davenport University has partnered with ConEst Software Systems to provide ConEst's IntelliBid estimating software for this course. ConEst was founded in 1989. The company's founders are deeply entrenched in the electrical industry, and use their experience and knowledge to design software solutions that are powerful yet affordable and easy to use. Today, ConEst Software Systems provides the electrical industry with innovative and forward thinking technology and is committed to continuing to enhance the design of products with the newly released INTELLIBID ™, the company's flagship estimating system.

Who should attend?

Electricians and estimators with little or no experience. Seasoned estimators who wish to sharpen their estimating and computer skills.

Course Objectives

Students will learn how to:

Estimate manually

Estimate electronically (using ConEst IntelliBid software)

Manage electrical projects effectively

Understand which forms to use to track electrical jobs

Prerequisites – what do you need to know?

Knowledge of electrical industry

Field experience

Experience reading blueprints (there will be a short review for blueprint reading)

Basic understanding of running circuitry

Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code

Basic understanding of Microsoft Word

Quotes from Former Students

"Electrical Estimating is a must-take course for new and seasoned estimators."

Mike Holt Enterprises

"This class was invaluable in providing me with the right information to ensure my bids remain on target in benefiting both my company and my customers."

Gary Pipia, President

Oak Electric

"Your program has made my life much easier. I am very confident and accurate in my quotes and it has helped in all facets of our business. It has made our profits grow."

Mike Bratcher, Estimator

Bratcher Electric Inc.

Seminar Facilitator

Jerry Pensler, Estimator, Registered Electrical Inspector & Master

Guest Speakers

George Hague, President

ConEst Software Systems

Conn Berris, Vice President

Wyandotte Electric

Dave Volker, Lighting Department Manager

Wyandotte Electric

John Girolamo, Consulting Engineer Specialist

Squared D

Victor Marinch, Staff Technical Specialist

Squared D

Steve Donovan, Electrical Engineer, Park Metal Products / Instructor

Products

The Cost for all this is only

$695 plus textbook ($776.95 total)

The required textbook for this course, Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating (ISBN 0-9710307-8-2), is $81.95. Books will be distributed on the first day of class.

Great Solutions, LLC

22019 Hanover Ct

Woodhaven, Michigan 48183

800.928.4810