Estimator II - Electrical

Gilbane Federal • Jacksonville, FL

17h

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking an Electrical Estimator II to support its Federal Division, working with firm fixed price pursuits in coordination with the Senior Estimating Manager. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices, recognized as a Top-10 ENR Contractor since 1870, committed to delivering projects safely and on-time, including schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and sports arenas. The company fosters a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, encouraging applications even if experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification. Gilbane values individuals who act inclusively, show empathy, communicate clearly, solve problems, demonstrate adaptability, drive for results, and champion innovation. The company's core values include Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Requirements

• Communicate Effectively ‐ Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.
• Act Inclusively ‐ Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.
• Solve Problems ‐ Identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability ‐ Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open‐mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results ‐ Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation ‐ Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management field and/or office experience equivalency.
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience
• Lump Sum Bidding.
• Experience in Federal construction programs and markets required.
• Extensive knowledge of AccuBid, On‐Screen Take‐off, and similar software for take‐offs and estimate pricing for electrical systems construction.
• Supportive computer skills for varied formats such as basic Windows applications plus pdf’s, TEAMS, Zoom, etc.
• Ability to support the design and layout development of electrical and low voltage systems for design-build pursuits.
• Ability to present estimating deliverables to management and explain advantages in utilizing one contractor over another, scope gaps, cost swings, etc.
• Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited information.
• Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as hospitals, hangars, office structures, specialized mission structures, base improvements, renovations, and additions.
• Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Read plans and specifications and understand the requirements of the RFP focusing on electrical systems (high and medium voltage), switchgear, fixtures and devices, temporary power requirements, power distribution, Telecomm, Electronic safety and security, and other related specification sections.
• Analyze, quantify, and provides cost estimates for the electrical scope of work. Inclusive of Gilbane’s General Requirements.
• Develops accurate labor crews, crew productivity and provides input for project schedule.
• Advise designers, in design-build projects, on solution with the lowest initial cost to meet the RFP.
• Write effective RFI’s.
• Creates and coordinates comprehensive bid packages.
• Identify and engage with electrical subcontractors throughout the bidding process.
• Create and distribute the electrical bid scope of work checklist.
• Collect, analyze, and compare competitive subcontract and supplier bids.
• Develops and recommends appropriate risk register values for this scope of work.
• Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation.
• Tracks and reports on current material and equipment to identity long-lead items.

Benefits

• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through several resources for those that are early in their career.
• Access to Gilbane University (award-winning Learning & Development department) offering a variety of in-person and webinar-based trainings.
• Exposure to Preconstruction efforts, Project Engineering, and Project Management.
• Opportunity to learn new industry skills every day by working under the direction of experienced Sr. Estimators and the Chief Estimator.
• Excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Investment in employees’ education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees