Electrical Estimator

Company: Blueprint
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Mid - Senior Level Electrical Estimator Review Complete Bid Plans to determine the electrical needs of a project to understand complete project scope Estimate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available Plans and documents Assess Material and Labor to determine particular electrical needs of a project Determine fixtures quantities, electrical equipment, generator, fire alarm requirements Request quotations from approve suppliers and subcontractors Determine overall labor for a project based on project difficulty and project specifics Calculate the nonproductive labor requirements i.e. supervision, layout, planning Determine a projects potential competition and competitive position. Visit project work sites to understand existing logistic - congested site, delivery issues, vacant facility etc. Utilize computer estimating software Periodically review and update estimating Database to ensure current material and labor costs Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings Develop and implement strategies to self-perform and to outsource the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives Experience Needed Minimum 5 years' experience preparing bids and proposals for commercial electrical projects Field experience a plus Blue Beam and Plan Grid programs McCormick estimating system or other Extensive knowledge and experience with project work Electrical regulations and NEC High School Diploma College Degree a plus High Level of Attention to Detail Effective Organization and Time Management Skills Excellent Numerical Skills Excel, Word, Microsoft programs Great Communication Skills Customer Service Oriented Job Requirements:

• Costing for the electrical job scope
• Procure variety of industrial electrical components
• Executing quality electrical estimates for every project
• Preparing electrical estimates and submitting bid documents
• Initiate vendor quotes and pricing for electrical components
• Train and increase ability to estimate electrical projects
• Understand prints, specifications, contract documents and various electrical systems
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and customers
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• Mentor a small team of tenured electricians
• Creating timely responsive electrical estimating and managing electrical projects
• Delegate the estimating duties amongst the electrical estimating team
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• Perform the duties of estimating all aspects of electrical construction
• Prepare electrical planning packages for upcoming planned electrical work (Drawings, walk-downs, coordination, materials, contractors)
• Reviewing electrical specifications and thoroughly and accurately providing estimating solutions
• Work to develop innovative solutions for the various electrical installation projects
• Developing, testing and verifying complex engineering tasks in electrical development
• Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents
• Create detailed electrical bid packages for proposal purposes

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