Estimator Electrical Construction Data Center

Description

• Work performed at project location with trips to other projects or offices as required.
• Serves as front-line point-of-contact on behalf of company with clients.
• Coordinates total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
• Supports other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines and assisting Project Managers with start-up and change-order costs.
• Leads the Proposal Review Process to ensure IES management has all appropriate documentation on Estimates prior to release to the customer.
• Establishes the project specific change order format on existing projects and ensures all change estimates are compliant.
• Writes proposals that accurately and completely capture the scope of work as well as the costs associated with assigned projects.
• Negotiates with vendors to ensure quality and lowest cost possible on bid items.
• Prepares cost estimates for all aspects of electrical construction projects up to $50M utilizing construction plans and specifications in accordance with company estimating guidelines and related industry standards.
• Direct ownership of ensuring project documentation and tracking is up to company standards throughout the Pre-con phase through hand-off to the Project Team.
• Works with Project Team to establish accurate budgets and buyouts based on the estimate.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of commercial or industrial building codes and related systems/controls.
• Ability to have an in-depth understanding of the project specifications and requirements to accurately account for the total cost.
• Accubid experience.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong math, reading, organizational, and analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prepare estimates by performing complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Strong computer skills (EXCEL) and exceptional knowledge/experience utilizing complex project management software and construction estimating software.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems and reading/comprehending blueprints.
• Change Order and new project pricing experience.
• Ability to work effectively as an estimating team member.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check.
• 4 or more years' experience in estimating or cost control and/or engineering experience in the commercial or industrial electrical construction industry.
• Ability to determine both cost and schedule impacts.
• Data Center experience preferred.
• Design-build project experience preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance