Electrical Estimator

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Orlando, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Estimator prepares and reviews all estimates, including lump sum, unit rate, cost plus, etc. Prepares and reviews conceptual estimates. May assist in pre-construction activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred
• Field experience a plus
• Project experience a plus
• Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus
• Complex estimating principles and practices, with exposure to conceptual estimating
• Cost analysis
• Mathematical skills
• Project design scopes
• Consulting skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft CoPilot 365
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Calculator

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation
• Reviews the design scope and develop quantities
• Performs productivity analysis of estimates, prepare contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates
• Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates
• Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects
• Prepares management presentations and develop the estimate basis
• Updates and maintain historical cost data
• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives where appropriate
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and change management
• Perform Scope Review focusing on: Project Objectives, Deliverables, Overall Project Requirements
• Perform Site Investigation analysis
• Assist the Pre-Construction/Estimating team in developing preliminary Work Packages
• During the Development of Project Work Packages perform a risk assessment and participate in mitigation strategy discussions
• Participate in Site Logistic conversations and provide input as to what effect this may have on Construction

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurances
• disability
• wellness program
• flexible work schedules
• paid vacation
• holiday time
• sick time
• dependent sick time
• company-matched 401k plan
• adoption reimbursement
• tuition reimbursement
• vendor discounts
• employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• pre-taxed accounts
• voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• performance-based bonus program
• stock ownership

What This Job Offers

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