Electrical Estimator

Winthrop Technologies is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.

Winthrop specialises in providing turnkey data centre solutions, providing services from design, through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical services as well as commissioning.

Winthrop has grown to become the leading and most trusted company in our sector and is the only dedicated Data Centre delivery partner in Europe.

We are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in 7 different European countries , equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.

We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our team. This position will be site-based in Dublin 22.

Managed by the Estimating Director, the Estimating Department is divided into three disciplines – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA); Mechanical; and Electrical.

• Preparing estimates based on drawings and specifications
• Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document
• Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
• Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor’s bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
• Assist in the maintaining of the cost data base
• Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc)
• Keep informed with developments in the construction industry
• Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Estimating Department
• Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures
• Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required
• Perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time by Winthrop Management
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others
• Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and Winthrop’s tender submission
• Understand the company’s high standards of safety
• Able to identify potential risks on a project

Requirements

• An Estimating or MEP QS background with at least 3 years’ satisfactory experience
• Possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language
• Knowledge of tender process from start to finish
• Ability to work in a team environment on a tender and liase with CSA & mechanical estimators
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite

Winthrop Technologies is an equal opportunities employer

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