Electrical Estimator

Description

• Prepare complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (LV) system items incorporated in assigned scope – from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
• Develop value analysis to define more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed Electrical, Technology, and LV system, materials and equipment.
• Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
• Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
• Work together with Operations staff and fellow estimators to properly address General Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) items in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, electrical, power and lighting, including estimating of electrical and natural gas consumption during construction.
• Utilize quantification and cost estimating tools and/or software in use by local business unit.
• Participate in project hand-off to Operations and conduct proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
• Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
• Gather and analyze more cost efficient Electrical, Technology, and LV system bid data for projects using Turner system breakdown sheets; maintain historical cost database of data.
• May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants and/or Interns.
• Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
• Coordinate equipment pricing with Turner Logistics for Electrical, Technology, and LV system estimates.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team in accordance with project contract.
• Participate in authoring scope requisitions for the bidding and/or procurement of Electrical, Technology, and LV system; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and other material pricing.
• Develop working relationships with local Electrical, Technology, and LV System trade partners to build and maintain robust list of qualified bidders for projects.
• Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve more cost efficient Electrical, Technology, and LV system issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
• Communicate electrical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work; determine scope coverage and manage risk of scope gaps.

Requirements

• Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence
• Ability to collaborate with vendors and trade partners and project team members
• Knowledge of Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage Systems
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications and quick to adapt to new technology
• Ability to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule to formulate comprehensive cost analysis for Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage Systems
• Supervisory experience desired Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering and minimum of 3 years related estimating experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance