Electrical Estimator

The Estimator will work to determine the cost of electrical contracting jobs, assessing the complexity, cost of labor and materials, for commercial-industrial jobs.

Must-haves

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in estimating.
• Coursework towards a journeyperson certificate, through an apprenticeship program, construction management or related applicable to estimating.
• Additional field experience as a journeyperson in the construction industry, preferably with expertise in electrical systems and installations.
• Experience with large switchgear, duct banks and sitework, large conduit and feeders.
• Experience with heavy commercial/industrial type projects.
• Knowledge of NEC code.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook software, and computerized estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• General knowledge of electrical construction practices, and scheduling.

Plusses:

• Medium voltage experience or familiarization a plus.
• Experienced with On Screen Takeoff (or similar estimating software) a plus.
• Field experience a plus
• Accubid experience

Day-to-Day:

• Assist with creating construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents.
• Assist the senior estimator and preconstruction manager with the architects, engineers, and owners in the development of plans and specifications that are within the proposed budget limitations.
• Assist with the subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop construction budgets.
• Analyze & document plan overlays to determine changes & revisions to the contract documents (plans & specifications) that may impact the budget and/or constructability of the project.
• Formulate & coordinate project bids via Accubid; i.e. Select specific subcontractors whose services fit the project criteria in relevant divisions; Develop, coordinate, & issue all relevant project correspondence to the project principles (Preconstruction Manager, Senior Estimator, Architect, & Subcontractors); Collect, analyze, & submit all project RFI’s to the Architect, and issue all RFI responses back to the subcontractors; etc.
• Thoroughly review all project documents to establish specific scopes of work for all trades in relevant divisions.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals throughout all trades within the relevant divisions and determine if the proposals meet the specific project scope of work and all applicable project requirements.
• Develop a relationship with subcontractors through conceptual budgeting and project bid-out.
• Develop, record, and recall cost information for budgeting.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the construction industry.
• Ensure that minority subcontractor participation goals are met as per project requirements and Company goals.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Attend required corporate meetings, and training programs.