Senior Electrical Estimator

Overview

Develop and manage electrical cost estimates for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoffs
• cost estimating
• bid analysis
• estimating software
• database management
• client meetings

Tasks

-Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned industry projects. -Maintain current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes. -Obtain 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group. -Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items. -Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts. -Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness. -Ensure most complete estimates and that financial objectives are met. -Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting in overall estimate package. -Follow approved estimating practices. -Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates. -Review plans and MEP drawings. -Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating. -Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings. -Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor. -Perform change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery and collaborate with teams on specific bids. -Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimates. -Develop and maintain effective working relationships. Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50 - $150 million per year. -Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

• bs degree
• estimating
• excel
• 8+ years
• project engineer
• budgeting

What You Bring

-Open to considering individuals looking to come out of the field operations and into the preconstruction division -BS or BA required. Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering or architecture. -8+ years of experience in Estimating, Construction Engineer/Project Engineer, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing. -Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills

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About Sto Building Group

-Operates across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland under brands like Structure Tone, Pavarini, LF Driscoll, Ajax and more. -Delivers complete services from site evaluation, design review and virtual construction to interior fit‑outs and new builds. -Expertise spans sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, cultural, corporate, technology, life sciences, mission critical, sports, hospitality and more. -Known for integrating virtual design & construction tools to streamline costs and schedules. -An employee‑owned model fuels investment in people, processes and advanced construction technologies. -Typical projects range from complex healthcare facilities to cutting‑edge corporate offices, mission‑critical sites and cultural institutions. -Standout fact: its hybrid of regional specialists empowers tailored local execution backed by global resources.

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