Electrical Construction Cost Estimator

Parsons•Meridian, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical C onstruction Cost Estimator to join our team! This job requires working onsite daily in Boise, ID. What You'll Be Doing: · Demonstrate an understanding of degrees of uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed throughout the project life cycle. Uses this knowledge to identify assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for the project. · Ensures that the ranges of estimates are used to prepare an overall estimate, together with optimistic and pessimistic targets for each task. · Ensures that estimates are continually reviewed and revised as and when new information becomes available and more is known about the project. · Provide life-cycle costing for various estimating components. · Top-Down Conceptual Estimating · Ensures, whenever possible, that comparative techniques are used, e.g. estimates are based on previous experience and usage statistics. · Uses the parametric technique where bottom-up is not feasible and/or comparative data is not available. · Normalizes top-down estimates to reflect project factors such as escalation, currency, local market conditions. · Bottom-Up Measurement-Based Estimating · Able to Produce detailed estimates in a timely and efficient manner, based on Bills of Quantities/take-off and Activity Based costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or Equivalent Industry Experience
3 + years related estimating experience – Industrial and commercial projects preferred
Experience leading, assembling and presenting estimate deliverables to Clients (internal or external)
Proficient skills in the area of current technology (Word, Excel, estimating/database software)
Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation
C alculates the total cost for electrical work on construction projects by analyzing blueprints, determining material/labor/equipment needs, getting supplier quotes, and creating a detailed electrical cost estimate, ensuring projects stay within budget by capturing all of the direct construction costs, then factoring in overhead and profit.
Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, Heavy Bid, or equivalent Estimating systems
Demonstrates an ability be responsible for completion of tasks with minimal supervision
Able to travel to meet project needs

Nice To Haves

Integrate estimating data into Cost and Schedule management processes and tools
Display knowledge and applied understanding of Earned Value Management
Ability to clearly document report and communicate estimate information to all project stakeholders
Display a confident understanding of industry-standard scheduling and cost management tools
Proficient skills in the area of current technology (Word, Excel, estimating/database software)
Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation
Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, Heavy Bid, or equivalent Estimating systems
Demonstrates an ability be responsible for completion of tasks with minimal supervision
Experience mentoring junior staff

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an understanding of degrees of uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed throughout the project life cycle.
Uses this knowledge to identify assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for the project.
Ensures that the ranges of estimates are used to prepare an overall estimate, together with optimistic and pessimistic targets for each task.
Ensures that estimates are continually reviewed and revised as and when new information becomes available and more is known about the project.
Provide life-cycle costing for various estimating components.
Ensures, whenever possible, that comparative techniques are used, e.g. estimates are based on previous experience and usage statistics.
Uses the parametric technique where bottom-up is not feasible and/or comparative data is not available.
Normalizes top-down estimates to reflect project factors such as escalation, currency, local market conditions.
Able to Produce detailed estimates in a timely and efficient manner, based on Bills of Quantities/take-off and Activity Based costs.