Electrical Estimator - Governmental
About The Position
Develop and maintain relationships with electrical and associated sub-system subcontractors to build a reliable nationwide network of partners to support Caddell in the successful pursuit and construction of projects Reviews and understands electrical and associated sub-system requirements within government RFPs/bid documents for either bid-build or design-build projects Manages schedule/priorities to meet various bid dates and deadlines Develops budgetary estimates for both bid-build and design-build projects For design-build projects, provides pre-bid engagement with the design team to provide collaboration on the most cost-effective design and equipment that complies with RFP requirements Coordinates bid solicitations for electrical and associated systems subcontractors and vendors Maintains engagement with subcontractors during the bid process to ensure adequate competition Receives and analyzes subcontractor and vendor quotes on bid day; coordinates with the Senior Estimator to determine the proper scope and budget carried in the estimate. Develops and negotiates project-specific scope for subcontracts Provides post-award engagement with the design team on design-build projects to ensure design aligns with the project budget Ensures selected electrical subcontractor is engaged with the designer during the design process Develops historical cost data Assembles bid documentation Attend pre-bid meetings/site visits as needed
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Requires excellent technical and management skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge
- Ability to communicate and work with multinational and multi-disciplined employees
- Minimum high school diploma/GED and ten years of construction management experience required
- Four-year degree in building science, construction management, or engineering, and seven plus years estimating and/or managing projects similar to governmental DoD, correctional-type projects
- Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required
- U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with electrical and associated sub-system subcontractors
- Reviews and understands electrical and associated sub-system requirements within government RFPs/bid documents
- Manages schedule/priorities to meet various bid dates and deadlines
- Develops budgetary estimates for both bid-build and design-build projects
- Provides pre-bid engagement with the design team to provide collaboration on the most cost-effective design and equipment
- Coordinates bid solicitations for electrical and associated systems subcontractors and vendors
- Maintains engagement with subcontractors during the bid process to ensure adequate competition
- Receives and analyzes subcontractor and vendor quotes on bid day
- Develops and negotiates project-specific scope for subcontracts
- Provides post-award engagement with the design team on design-build projects
- Ensures selected electrical subcontractor is engaged with the designer during the design process
- Develops historical cost data
- Assembles bid documentation
- Attend pre-bid meetings/site visits as needed
Benefits
- Paid vacations
- company paid holidays
- company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life and disability plans to full-time employees
- 401k
- gym membership reimbursement
- use of company condominiums
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
