Electrical Cost Estimator - FOS

CannonDesign

5d•$68,265 - $85,285•Hybrid

About The Position

FOS is seeking an Electrical Cost Estimator to organize, maintain, and expand its Job Order Contracting (JOC) unit cost database. The role focuses on developing and maintaining electrical construction cost data, unit-price content, and assembly-based unit costs. The successful candidate will have experience with construction items, details, and costs for CSI MasterFormat Divisions 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 33. The Electrical Cost Estimator independently develops detailed estimates and unit-price content, researches market conditions, evaluates contractor-submitted items and costs, and works with contractors, field Account Managers, client Project Managers, and other project participants. The position may also provide technical support to junior estimators and contribute discipline expertise to conceptual or square-foot estimates. FOS offers a hybrid work model, a competitive benefits package, and an inclusive environment with coaching and opportunities for professional growth. FOS is part of CannonDesign and is a multidisciplinary professional services and software consultancy focused on facility-related services.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field and 5 years of experience; alternatively, 7 years of experience in lieu of formal education.
Thorough knowledge of electrical cost estimating, including various commercial building types, electrical system types, means and methods, and regional market conditions.
Thorough knowledge of cost estimating across various commercial building types and construction types, means and methods, and regional market conditions.
Experience developing detailed estimates, unit costs, quantity- or assembly-based pricing, or maintaining construction cost data.
Ability to adopt and use multiple software platforms and structured databases.
Ability to evaluate incomplete or conflicting information, make practical estimating judgments, document assumptions, and identify when escalation is needed.
Experience with and ability to apply CSI MasterFormat and UniFormat coding structures.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
Experience with CSI MasterFormat Divisions 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 33 construction items, details, and costs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and generate new database items and CSI MasterFormat divisions, including descriptions, scope clarifications, markups, labor, material, and equipment costs.
Independently develop detailed cost estimates and unit-price content with minimal oversight, using sound assumptions and documenting the basis of the estimate.
Update existing unit costs and expand or clarify existing item descriptions and scope.
Identify relationships between items, quantities, and costs to combine multiple items into assembly-based unit costs.
Evaluate, approve, reject, or recommend contractor-submitted items and costs based on scope, market information, database standards, and estimating judgment.
Work with contractors, field Account Managers, and client Project Managers to determine appropriate item selections, review and verify bid proposals, reconcile item costs and scope, and add new items.
Analyze regional market conditions, labor approaches, materials, equipment, and construction means and methods that affect unit cost.
Provide general guidance and technical support to junior estimators and contribute discipline expertise to conceptual or square-foot estimates.
Collaborate with other estimators, architects, engineers, client representatives, and other project members.
Handle other responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
Paid time off.
Flex-time schedules.
Remote work options.
401(k) plan.
Employee perk programs.
Discretionary bonuses may be available based on position status.
Coaching with leadership to support professional growth and future career pathing.
Inclusive work environment.