Estimator Electrical Construction Data Center

Overview

Prepare cost estimates and proposals for electrical construction data center projects up to $50M.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• proposal writing
• change orders
• budgeting
• vendor negotiation
• documentation tracking

Tasks

-Serves as front-line point-of-contact on behalf of company with clients. -Writes proposals that accurately and completely capture the scope of work as well as the costs associated with assigned projects. -Establishes the project specific change order format on existing projects and ensures all change estimates are compliant. -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. -Works with Project Team to establish accurate budgets and buyouts based on the estimate. -Work performed at project location with trips to other projects or offices as required. -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. -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.

Requirements

• accubid
• excel
• project management
• change orders
• design-build
• 4+ years

What You Bring

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

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-pre-employment background check required -motor vehicle record (mvr) check required