Electrical Estimator

Description

• Solve Problems ‐ Identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Analyze, quantify, and provides cost estimates for the electrical scope of work. Inclusive of Gilbane’s General Requirements.
• Champion Innovation ‐ Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.
• Creates and coordinates comprehensive bid packages.
• Create and distribute the electrical bid scope of work checklist.
• Advise designers, in design-build projects, on solution with the lowest initial cost to meet the RFP.
• Act Inclusively ‐ Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.
• Develops and recommends appropriate risk register values for this scope of work.
• Develops accurate labor crews, crew productivity and provides input for project schedule.
• Tracks and reports on current material and equipment to identity long-lead items.
• Read plans and specifications and understand the requirements of the RFP focusing on electrical systems (high and medium voltage), switchgear, fixtures and devices, temporary power requirements, power distribution, Telecomm, Electronic safety and security, and other related specification sections.
• Write effective RFI’s.
• Collect, analyze, and compare competitive subcontract and supplier bids.
• Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation.
• Identify and engage with electrical subcontractors throughout the bidding process.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years relevant experience
• Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables.
• Experience in Federal construction programs and markets is desired but not required.
• Supportive computer skills for varied formats such as basic Windows applications plus pdf’s, TEAMS, Zoom, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management field and/or office experience equivalency.
• Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as hospitals, hangars, office structures, specialized mission structures, base improvements, renovations, and additions.
• Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited information.
• Extensive knowledge of AccuBid, On ‐ Screen Take ‐ off, and similar software for take ‐ offs and estimate pricing for electrical systems construction.
• Ability to present estimating deliverables to management and explain advantages in utilizing one contractor over another, scope gaps, cost swings, etc.
• Communicate Effectively ‐ Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability ‐ Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open ‐ mindedness to change.
• Ability to support the design and layout development of electrical and low voltage systems for design-build pursuits.

Benefits

• Lump Sum Bidding.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance