FL State Electrical Qualifier $?

kiko

I recently passed both, the technical and business portions, of the Florida State Master Electrical Contractor's Exam.

I'm working for an electrical contractor in South Florida and I am the lead project manager and estimnator for the company.

I am contemplating on becoming the the qualifier for the same firm and wanted to know what is the going rate for this service. I have not done this before and don't know how much to ask for.

Is there some type of publication I can go to so I can use it as a bargaining tool.

I write this in the hopes that someone in this board has done this before.

I would appreciate any insite to this issue.

Kiko

mdshunk

10% of the project value, but I wouldn't do it for all of the money in the world. Too much liability.

bwalley

Do they currently have a qualifier?

If so how did he get paid?

If not, how did they operate without a license?

Gross sales is going to have a lot to do with how much a qualifier is worth, if you trust them you could base it on a percentage of gross sales.

If you are not in control of the finances, appoint an FRO.

Remember it is your license on the line and you are responsible for ALL work done by the company you qualify.

kiko

Yes, they currently have a qualifier but they want to change qualifier because they rather have me who is already running the jobs.

They want to negoitiate with me because of the hard times lately with the economy. I just don't know how much is a reasonable fee.

I've know the owners for over 10 years, even before they set up their own shop.

I don't intend to be financially responsible and would go into contract stating the same before I accept.

I think the current qualifier is making $800 per week now.

bwalley

The FRO is established with the state of Florida.

You would still be liable for all work done by the company.

If they are only paying a qualifier $800 per week as an employee, you need to find another job, a decent electrician should make a lot more than $20 an hour.

Why don't the owners of the company have a license?

kiko

I guess u r right about the salary.

What do mean by "FRO", financial...

bwalley

Financial Responsible Officer