Electrical Estimator

Overview

Review electrical designs, estimate costs, and coordinate MEP trades for power construction.

Key Responsibilities

• value engineering
• estimating
• quality control
• bim support
• change orders
• construction schedule

Tasks

-Support Project Managers during value engineering efforts and in the buying of a fully integrated scope of work. -Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process. -Continue to refine the MEP/FP quality control program. -Maintain subcontractor relations and build subcontractor interest for future bids. -Actively support in-house BIM staff, Quality Support Managers and MEP/FP Coordinators. -Participate in quarterly operations meetings. -Assist in conducting monthly MEP/FP quality workshops using lessons learned experiences from current projects such that this unique knowledge and information is shared with other project teams expeditiously. -Prepare contractor scope sheets/estimates and RFI’s, change orders, and construction schedules -Participate in pre-construction meetings, providing opinions and suggestions periodically throughout the planning and design phases. Includes reviewing design documents at each phase for electrical system constructability and quality with the intent to identify challenges and opportunities.

Requirements

• bachelors
• estimating
• leed
• electrical design
• problem solving
• team player

What You Bring

-Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or other related construction engineering degree program -5-10 years experience in electrical system exposure and construction estimating -Professional licenses, certificates or specialized training: LEED accreditation is a plus -Technical knowledge required: Proven track record with design and construction procedures and practices, with emphasis on electrical systems. Possess strong knowledge of materials, methods, and processes with plan and specification interpretation skills. -Business skills required: Teaching and coaching, problem solving, being a team player and supporting other staff, self-motivated, written and verbal communications including development and delivery of technical learning and business development presentations.

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About Power Construction

-Founded nearly a century ago, the firm has built a strong reputation in construction throughout the Chicago area. -Expansion from Illinois to national projects across hospitality, healthcare, luxury residential, and industrial sectors. -Specialized divisions in Aviation, Data Centers, Cold Food facilities, and Workplace interiors show expertise in high-tech and mission-critical builds. -Advanced delivery methods like CMAR, IPD, design-build, and virtual design tools ensure innovation and precision. -Deep client and trade relationships facilitate smooth execution in challenging logistics zones like airports and refrigerated facilities. -Obsessive focus on specialty teams ensures expert service in niche markets such as luxury condos and cold-food plants.

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