Electrical Estimator - Charlotte

Turner Construction Company•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Prepare detailed estimates for projects based on design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (LV) System trades. The role covers estimating from conceptual design through completed construction documents, including preliminary design work when needed for conceptual estimates. The position reports to the Preconstruction Manager / MEP Manager. The Electrical Estimator works with Turner staff, architects, engineers, owners, design consultants, trade partners, and vendors to develop accurate estimates, identify constructability and scope issues, evaluate proposals and risks, and support project delivery from preconstruction through hand-off to Operations. The position may supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants, and/or Interns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program in Engineering and at least 3 years of related estimating experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage Systems.
Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules to formulate comprehensive cost analyses for Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage Systems.
Ability to collaborate with vendors, trade partners, and project team members.
Professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations confidently.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to adapt quickly to new technology.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate electrical estimates and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
Prepare complete quantity take-offs, analyses, estimates, and studies for Electrical, Technology, and LV system items from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents to determine required scope not already indicated.
Develop relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to obtain accurate, current pricing for lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and other materials.
Develop relationships with local Electrical, Technology, and LV System trade partners and maintain a qualified bidder list.
Perform constructability analysis of project documents and communicate design and constructability issues to the project team in accordance with the project contract.
Prepare first-cost analyses and participate in life-cycle analyses with the Design team.
Coordinate with Operations staff and fellow estimators to address General Conditions and General Requirements in estimates, including temporary utilities and construction-period electrical and natural gas consumption.
Coordinate equipment pricing with Turner Logistics for Electrical, Technology, and LV system estimates.
Develop value analyses to identify more cost-efficient alternatives for proposed Electrical, Technology, and LV systems, materials, and equipment.
Serve as a liaison among engineers, design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner representatives to resolve cost-efficiency issues related to project preconstruction.
Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types, including lump sum, GMP, and Cost Plus.
Participate in estimate reviews with the Design team and client.
Participate in project hand-off to Operations and transfer knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
Help author scope requisitions for bidding and/or procurement of Electrical, Technology, and LV systems, coordinating with other estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals against their scopes of work, determine scope coverage, and manage the risk of scope gaps.
Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
Gather and analyze cost-efficient Electrical, Technology, and LV system bid data using Turner system breakdown sheets and maintain a historical cost database.
Use quantification and cost-estimating tools and/or software used by the local business unit.
May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants, and/or Interns.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.