A leading construction firm delivering projects across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, and industrial.
Lead electrical estimating and procurement for preconstruction projects.
5 days ago ago
$120,000 - $1,300,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Maryland, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Management
General Contracting
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Pre‑Construction
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM)
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Residential
Healthcare
Sports
Aviation
Transportation
Infrastructure
Industrial
Role
Description
bid management
value engineering
constructability review
cost estimating
procurement coordination
budget control
Develop and issue bid packages to vendors. Assess vendors’ bids against contractual requirements and prepare bid analysis for project team review.
Manage and oversee Value Engineering process during preconstruction. Recommend alternatives for strategic SB supply chain awards for final product selection by stakeholders.
Facilitate communication and coordination across departments to ensure project success.
Assess vendor contract terms and specified packages. C coordinate review with SB Supply Chain Project Executive and SB National team, close the bid process, and communicate awards to vendors.
Management of developing lump sum/GMP/Cost Plus bids and estimates, and review for SB senior management approval.
Provide guidance related to purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain to SourceBlue (SB) project teams.
Perform design assist/ design build functions.
Collaborate with SB Operations Team to complete Constructability Reviews for Launch Matrix and incorporate into milestone estimates to extent required by contract.
Conduct market research information for upcoming work.
Serve as advisor and subject matter expert of assigned SourceBlue core products (mechanical or electrical) for assigned projects.
Coordinate with SB Operations Team to support Launch Matrix preparation, scheduling, evaluating, executing, and managing meetings for each estimating milestone.
Collaborate with SB Procurement & Supply Chain Team to develop and evaluate procurement schedules and resources and analyze subcontractor proposals.
Generate, coordinate, and manage Budget Control Reports between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities. Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development for each project stakeholder..
Oversee and manage processes to review drawings, specifications, and other construction documents; inform SB senior management of design-related problems, completeness of documents, and other potential risks.
Solicit vendor pricing for SB project estimates and budgets.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, design community, and Trades to enhance future SB business development opportunities.
Coordinate with Lean Manager to develop and execute Pull Plans for design, estimate, and GMP schedules.
Coordinate and review development of General Conditions/General Requirements (GC/GR) estimate.
Effectively work across levels within organization
Maintain local and national historical estimating data and develop cost trends.
Requirements
bachelor’s degree
10+ years
excel
cost estimating
negotiation
teamwork
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field of study, with minimum of 10 years of building construction experience required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement in decision-making
Interdepartmental collaboration and cross-functional teamwork. Ability to meld into team and provide support where needed.
Thorough understanding of drawings and specifications, general contract and subcontract documents, construction materials, means, and methods
Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles
Experience with variety of building construction types
Extensive knowledge of construction regional market, competition, and industry trends
Basic experience in other MEP and Architectural/Structural design and procurement.
Significant experience in desired discipline noted above.
Negotiation skills with ability influence and engage others
Ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of estimating documents
Ability to leverage continuous improvement concepts, methodologies and tools
Ability to develop client relationships, identify sales opportunities, and collaborate on solutions to secure work
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Pursues everything with energy, drive and sees initiatives through to completion
Able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner