Beginner of Electrical Estimation career want suggestion

[cuiyu747]

I'm starting out in the electrical estimation career and have been advertising on Facebook to find work and learning opportunities, but I haven't received any responses so far. I'm thinking of offering free services to attract clients. Since you're experienced in electrical estimation, how big is the market for this career? Do most electricians handle this themselves, or is there room for dedicated estimators? Based on what you've seen, do you have any suggestions or guidance for growing my business, including things I should watch out for and ways to increase my opportunities?

 

[cdslotz]

What is you estimating experience? Type of construction, years experience, software that you use, size/types of projects you have experience in, etc.......most contractors use in-house estimating because third party estimators are not responsible for errors, omissions.....contractors are still responsible for taking 3rd party counts/BOM's to their vendors. The communication chain of GC/contractors/estimating dept/ vendors/addendums and bid day mayhem is completely disrupted. It's always been a tough sell in my book

 

[cuiyu747]

thx