Commercial Construction Estimator - Electrical Construction

The Electrical Data Center Estimator position is responsible for bid proposal packages and cost estimates for proposals. The ideal candidate must possess a thorough understanding of the electrical construction process. In addition, the qualified candidate will be proficient in reading and interpreting commercial construction bid documents.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensures timely completion of all bids while maintaining high standards of quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Completes the handling of all aspects of the bid process from analyzing, to organization, and clarification of bid documents (plans, specs, RFP, Bid forms, technical proposals, etc.) to preparation of a written proposal.
• Performs quantity surveys in a format that allows application of production rates to determine labor costs, estimated material costs and equipment costs.
• Performs take-offs from drawings; pricing change orders and conducting site visits to understand the constructability of projects.
• Performs the implementation of plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Understands and applies cost fundamentals, maintaining current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors.
• Completes Bill of Materials (B.O.M) and obtaining Request for Pricing (RFP) from subcontractors and vendors
• Under the direction of the Chief Estimator provides complete electrical cost estimates for construction projects.
• Gathers and compiles data for use in bid proposal estimates, analyzing bid documents, determining the project's scope, and evaluating special conditions affecting the bid proposal.
• Calculates various statistical information related to quantity take-offs, creates material lists, solicits material quotations, and figuring labor costs.
• Evaluates Sub-contractor bids and determining personnel and equipment needs.
• Determines the project’s scope and evaluates special conditions affecting the bid proposal.

Competencies

1. Collaboration Skills.

2. Communication Proficiency.

3. Attention to detail.

4. Thoroughness.

5. Time Management.

6. Commercial Electrical knowledge.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Sometimes, the work will require visits to construction work sites where employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. Work boots and Safety PPE will be required for walk-through visits.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties will require an employee to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds. Sometimes, employees will need the physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Required Education and Experience

• Related BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Applicants with experience estimating Data Centers are highly desirable.
• 5-10 years’ experience performing estimates for an electrical contractor.
• Experience performing complex design/build and conceptual estimating of large electrical projects.
• Strong electrical commercial/industrial/federal project experience with contract values starting at $5 million.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and Accubid, familiar with scheduling software and CAD.
• Proven ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish high quality work
• Experience with detailed construction analyses and historical costs, take off quantities, developing schedules and preparing comprehensive cost estimates
• Recent hands-on experience, proven ability to review project plans and specs, experience performing site visits, investigations and evaluating methods to construct challenging projects
• Strong relationships and proven track record of successfully estimating electrical projects.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Background screen

Drug Screen

Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Power Point, Word, and Excel applications. Advanced use capabilities of ACCUBID and/or related Estimating software systems. Working knowledge of Viewpoint or similar accounting software or related accounting system.

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

The nature of our business may require that the responsibilities associated with this job may change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s needs. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position. Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked as an employee at a commercial electrical subcontractor

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 5 years (Required)
• Commercial Construction: 3 years (Required)
• read plans and specs: 3 years (Required)
• Data Center: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Journeyman Electrician (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lanham, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,000 - $125,000