What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Electrical position at Brandt?
Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for any discipline. Perform take-offs on systems, material and equipment according to applicable project plans and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and
required contents of estimate.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs.
- Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work, using
FastPIPE or FastDUCT or McCormick and/or ConEst(Intellibid) estimating software.
- Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including
information on pricing from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures,
price lists, software uploads, etc.
- Support other department personnel as required; may include preparing
estimates in other disciplines.
- May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost,
engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- May provide support to field operations regarding MEP estimates.
- Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalent; some technical training or advanced education preferred
- 2-5 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to construction
- Familiarity with FastPIPE and/or FastDUCT, McCormick or similar electrical estimating software similar estimating software
- Working knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control
- Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
- Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines
About Us
Ranked as a Top 50 Specialty Contractor in ENR Magazine, Brandt is one of the largest MEP firms in the United States. We perform the entire mechanical and/or electrical phases of large commercial, institutional and industrial construction projects. Brandt is headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, and maintains additional regional offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Waco.
The Brandt Companies, LLC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, minority/female/veteran/disabled employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Job Reference: TBC00353
Salary : $60,100 - $76,100