Senior Electrical Estimator

Job Description:

Position Description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Electrical/Technology/LV System trades.

Reports to: Pre-construction Manager / MEP Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Specifically relating to the electrical systems:

• Lead estimating responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Market Segment, and Government jobs with MEP package contract value of $25M+.

• Communicate estimate and scopes of work to stakeholders (e.g., project staff, architects, engineers, and owners).

• Prepare complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for Electrical, Technology, and/Low Voltage system items incorporated in assigned scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.

• Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications determine required scope not already indicated.

• Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and miscellaneous material pricing.

• Develop working relationships with local Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage system trade partners to build and maintain active list of qualified bidders for projects.

• Perform constructibility analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructibility issues to project team and other stakeholders in accordance with project contract.

• Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.

• Participate in decision making process with Operations and Procurement to determine MEP trade partners to utilize in project pursuits.

• Lead company-wide or regional MEP strategic initiatives and/or special projects.

• Contribute subject matter expertise of Electrical, Technology, and /Low Voltage system for project pursuits.

• Participate in developing and implementing MEP training.

• Lead integration of MEP Operations staff during MEP PreCon process and serve as resource to guide and consult with staff through to construction.

• Work together with Operations and Estimator staff to properly address general conditions and general requirements items in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, electrical, power, lighting, and estimating of electrical and natural gas consumption during construction.

• Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for Electrical, Technology, and/Low Voltage system estimates.

• Conduct value analysis complete with cost efficient alternatives to proposed Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage system materials and equipment.

• Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, Trade partners, other Turner staff, and Owners representatives to resolve Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage system issues related to project pre-construction efforts.

• Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).

• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.

• Participate in project hand-off to Operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Pre-construction to Operations.

• Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Electrical, Technology, and/Low Voltage systems and coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.

• Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to determine scope coverage and manage identified scope gaps risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, and minimum of 8 years of related Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems estimating experience or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

• Extensive knowledge of Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems.

• Formulate advanced scenarios to address known and unknown scope relative to comprehensive cost analysis for Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems, based on contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

• Leverage relationships with vendors, trade partners, and project team members to elevate client service.

• Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence.

• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $90,000 - $150,000 (based on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Company vehicle provided.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.