Electrical Estimator

DAVIS Construction•Rockville, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for assisting the Estimating and Preconstruction teams in pursuing work through the development of proposal responses, providing preconstruction services, preparing competitive bid responses and compiling Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals for negotiated projects, with a specific focus on the Electrical discipline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Two (2) to six (6) years’ experience in estimating or construction within the electrical trades
Experience bidding and budgeting the electrical trades
Experience with quantity takeoff software
Familiarity with the design process and related design disciplines
Plan reading experience
Specialized application experience

Responsibilities

Supports estimate / bid / GMP assembly for the trade specialization
Performs scope writing and qualification development; proficient in Division 16 trades
Solicits and reviews bids from trade partners and material suppliers; analyzes submitted responses to identify missing scope, listed qualifications, noted exclusions and work to compare equivalent bid submissions
Performs basic quantity takeoffs
Reviews documents for quality control; supports constructability reviews
Assists in the development of specific systems analyses and creation of Value Engineering and Alternates lists/logs
Supports trade partner solicitation and communication/coordination; familiar with trade partner specialization; responsible for trade partner / supplier coverage and effective communication and management
Researches and compiles historical data for use in future estimate preparation and bids
Builds relationships with trade partners and design teams
Becomes familiar with the trade partner buyout process
Attends design meetings and presentations