Electrical Estimator (Philadelphia)

Turner Construction Company•Philadelphia, PA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare detailed estimates for projects based on design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection/Electrical/Technology/LV System (MEP) trades. This role involves communicating estimate details, preparing quantity take-offs, analyzing site conditions and contract documents, developing relationships with suppliers and trade partners, performing constructability analysis, and participating in value analysis. The position also requires preparing estimates and proposals for various contract types, coordinating with other teams, evaluating subcontractor proposals, assisting with change orders, and maintaining historical cost data. The role may involve supervising assistant estimators or interns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage System estimating experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems.
Ability to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule to formulate comprehensive cost analysis for MEP systems.
Ability to collaborate with vendors and trade partners and project team members.
Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence.
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to adopt quickly to new technology.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates for projects based on design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection/Electrical/Technology/LV System (MEP) trades.
Communicate mechanical and electrical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for MEP system items incorporated in assigned scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents to determine required scope not already indicated.
Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing.
Develop working relationships with local MEP trade partners to build and maintain a list of qualified bidders for projects.
Perform constructability analysis of project documents.
Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team.
Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with the Design team.
Work with Operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure General Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) items are properly addressed in the estimate.
Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for MEP estimates.
Develop value analysis to define more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed MEP systems, materials, and equipment.
Act as a liaison with engineers, design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve MEP issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
Participate in estimate reviews with the Design team and client.
Participate in project hand-off to Operations and conduct proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of MEP systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work; determine scope coverage and manage risk of scope gaps.
Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
Gather and analyze MEP bid data for projects using Turner system breakdown sheets.
Maintain historical cost database of data.
Utilize quantification and cost estimating tools and/or software in use by local business unit.
May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants and/or Interns.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.