Electrical Estimator

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

2d•$114,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level. The Electrical Estimator is responsible for the coordination of all project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys, obtaining subcontractor pricing, reviewing historical cost data and ensuring compliance with scope of work, as well as offering construction feasibility and value engineering counsel. The Electrical Estimator must stay abreast of industry materials and labor pricing trends and developments to deliver accurate and timely estimates for preconstruction, hard bids, negotiated bids, value engineering, general conditions and systems studies and comparisons. The Electrical Estimator also provides administrative support to the Chief Estimator, engages in consistent communications with trade partners, maintains up-to-date records of bids, and manages the prequalification process for the hiring of trade partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
3-6 years of experience in Electrical Estimating, or equivalent
Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer skills
Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs.
Ability to take off material quantities from a set of SD, DD & CD documents and present information that is organized, thought out and easy to follow
Understanding of Construction Documents
Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section
Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design
Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Responsibilities

Unit Cost Pricing: Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documents
Prepare detailed take offs of materials
Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man-hours, crews and equipment
Organize the material and labor information for pricing
Solicit material prices from suppliers
Obtain current labor rates
Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates
Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing
Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection: Prepare subcontractor list from S4 program, or manually
Prepare Bid Invitations
Prepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings and specifications
Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor list
Prepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of work
Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback: Keep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process
Answer subcontractor questions
Prepare RFI's to the design team
Preconstruction Abilities: Assist the Senior Estimator with quantity take offs and subcontractor solicitation
Prepare document lists and correspondence during pre-construction
Conceptual Estimating: Assist the Senior Estimator by preparing take off quantities of areas and counts of items
Hard Bid and Design Build Estimating: Procure drawings and specifications from architect or owner
Date stamp all drawings and spec books
Confirm SCCI is listed in all publications
Confirm with architect/owner that all construction documents have been received and send documents to printer
Put construction documents in plan room
Create bid binder or bid box.
Take off of items to be priced by SCCI. We should attempt to do a complete Control Estimate
Attend site visits
Read all assigned plans and specs completely
Call to confirm local building permit rates
Call the architect the day before the bid and confirm all addenda and supplemental information has been received
Assist in the creation of bid packages for the subs
Turn Over Meetings: Assist the Senior Estimator in compiling the Turn Over Meeting package
Attend the Turn Over Meeting
Exhibit B's & Scope Sheets: Assist the Senior Estimator with Exhibit B and scope sheet preparation
Quality Control of Departments Bids and Estimates: Prepare thorough scope of work spreadsheets. Always try to prepare a thorough control estimate for every trade you are responsible for.
Meet deadlines and allow time for review of your work with the Senior or Chief Estimator
Bid Day Activities: Develop a "Plug" number for your trade using the most up to date information available the night before the bid
Complete the scope of work/pricing spread sheets ASAP
Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
Review all pricing and subcontractor information with the Senior and Chief Estimator
Post Bid Activities: Attend any review meetings with the Senior or Lead Estimator. If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets
Attend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignments
Attend Training classes as required