Electrical Estimator

SitelogIQ • Susquehanna Township, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

As an Electrical Estimator, you are responsible for estimating construction projects in various market segments ranging in size from $2M to $70M. Market segments could include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Municipal, Healthcare, and other Commercial Construction Projects. Typical responsibilities may include providing new bid setup, issuance of bid documents, tracking subcontractor responses, keeping subcontractor database up to date, bidding all construction divisions, keeping estimating statistics, and pricing change orders. Occasional travel is required for this role, including [e.g., site visits, client meetings, conferences]. Travel is typically regional and may account for up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field or hands-on experience in electrical trades preferred.
• Proficient in reading and understanding electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Minimum of 6 – 8 years of experience in Electrical project management or estimating.
• Minimum 2-5 years electrical estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of the local subcontracting community and vendors who supply building products.
• Proficiency with all MS Office Products as well as computer software programs used in estimating.
• A valid driver’s license is required for travel related to job duties. Access to a reliable vehicle may be necessary.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks required by PA public schools

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and technology estimating for commercial and K-12 projects. Progress estimates will include conceptual, programmatic, schematic, design development and construction document estimates.
• Read and understand construction documents including architectural and electrical.
• Provide value engineering, life-cycle cost analysis and facility studies.
• Provide constructability reviews of drawings and specifications
• Coordinate design efforts with the Preconstruction Manager, Engineers and Developers.
• Engage with architects and engineers to develop scope and project requirements
• Provide input on the electrical portion of construction schedules
• Review and provide edits for division 0 and 1 front end specifications relating to electrical work.
• Assist in developing written scopes of work for hard bid and design build projects
• Solicit electrical bids for agency CM and energy projects
• Review and evaluate electrical bids
• Be part of a team that will develop performance contract work
• Update estimating database with current costs based on vendor quotes and bid results
• Perform scope reviews and buyout; writes subcontracts with complete scopes.
• Perform electrical on-site inspections to confirm scope details and resolve constructability issues.
• Provide electrical support and troubleshooting for our field staff.
• Assist with marketing opportunities
• Represent the company in a professional manor with clients, design professionals and contractors.
• Strive for complete client satisfaction
• Track bid results to identify market trends
• Evaluate additional project factors like labor needs, lead times, potential setbacks, and budgets.
• Maintain cost estimating data based including soliciting updated pricing from various material vendors and contractors
• Ensure proper productivity rates and mark-ups are incorporated into the database.
• Research new or unfamiliar materials and methos as appropriate to ensure accurate cost estimates
• Work with Preconstruction Manger to prepare instruction to bidders, bid form, and other bid solicitation information, as required.
• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Attend design meetings, coordination meetings, and the pre-bid meeting as required.
• Maintain and update master Division 1 contract documents for CM and GESA projects as it relates to electrical trades

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401K
• Flex time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to drive our DE&I efforts by joining our affinity groups, Veterans and Allies Leadership Organization, or Women Inspiring & Strengthening Everyone
• Opportunities to give back to our local communities through organized events or fundraisers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree