Electrical Estimator

Description

• Develops and manages scopes of work for electrical and mechanical trades, including responsibility matrix, distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
• Performs quantity survey of Mechanical/Electrical materials shown on project plans.
• Works collaboratively and creates relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Collaborates with operations to provide constructability and coordination reviews of project documents.
• May participate in job pursuit presentations representing mechanical/electrical expertise.
• Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
• Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Prepares complex mechanical/electrical cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals for multiple projects.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Creates constructability reviews and submits report to the project team.
• Develops and maintains client and subcontractor relationships.
• Completes in the review of mechanical and electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects.
• Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Develops sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements.
• Provides training and mentorship to others.
• Develops electrical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process.
• Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process.
• Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
• Leads the mechanical/electrical coordination process during the bidding and solicitation process.
• Develop electrical and mechanical bidder lists specific to project requirements.
• Leads efforts to assemble, analyze and store electrical cost history.
• Provides system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans and coordination.
• Presents and sells estimates and proposals and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Coordinates feasibility studies on life-cycle costs of building systems.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Advanced).
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• 5+ years estimating experience required.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Preference for total of 8+ years construction experience.
• Proficiency in construction estimating including Accubid, Fast Duct, Fast Pipe software (Advanced).
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (Preferred)
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Mission Critical Market Experience (preferred).
• Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Advanced).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Applies knowledge of project schedule to preconstruction efforts.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• May require periods of overnight travel
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Applies knowledge of subcontractor market and how to prequalify subcontractors.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Knowledge of MBE (minority business enterprise), WBE (women’s business enterprise), and SBA (small business administration) regulations (Intermediate).

Benefits

• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance