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Facility Services - Electrical Estimator
Responsible for supporting the Estimating and Engineering Department in
constructability reviews, cost estimating, and scheduling. Most of the
efforts will require interacting with proposal teams on cost estimating
for major design and construction projects in various industries
including mission-critical, commercial, industrial, life sciences.
Electrical Estimator is responsible for the following:
Lead proposal team on major projects in all programs and for all
companies
Work with Project Management and Design teams during the buyout process
Develop estimates, budgets, quantity surveys, and proposals accurately
and competitively
Cultivate subcontractor and supplier relationships including seeking new
relationships, answering inquiries, and reviewing scopes of work
Create project schedules for bids and assist in pre-construction,
offering assistance for technical plans, budget, risk assessments, and
other work as needed
Attend pre-bid conferences, site visits, manage bid day process and
proposal submission details
Build, maintain, and improve relationships with facility managers and
construction owners
Review and understand plans and specifications
Review estimate and proposed schedule with Project Managers and the
Project Executive for final decision of an agreed-upon scheduled
SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree in construction or related field
Above average skills with digital take-off and estimating software
Complete, accurate, and competitive proposal by always having a global
understanding of the project before beginning the estimate
Above average proficiency with Microsoft Suite products and scheduling
software
Exhibits high-level ability to interpret plans and specifications
Maintain ethics in bidding and in disseminating post-bid information
Understanding of direct and indirect costs to projects and exhibiting a
high level of understanding of project scopes and pricing
Scheduling preparation of proposals through proper capacity management,
reducing last-minute crisis management
Familiar with construction scheduling
Familiar with LEED requirements
Aptitude for reading and interpreting plans and specifications
Willing to travel for site visits and bid deliveries as needed
Ability to communicate effectively externally and internally
Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a professional attitude towards
colleagues.
Proficient in prioritization skills
Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, self-motivated, and
highly enthusiastic.
Ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to a
changing business environment.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Ability to communicate in person, by phone and electronically
Ability to work on the computer for extended hours
Light physical work; ability to lift, file, stoop up to 10 pounds
Could be subject to loud noises and changes in the environment
temperature
