Electrical Cost Estimator

The Concord Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Concord Group in Chicago, IL seeks an Electrical Cost Estimator with 5+ years of experience to join our cost estimating team. You will review drawings, prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, and collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure accurate, cohesive estimates.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent. Travel to job sites will be required as needed to gather information and support project scopes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction electrical cost estimating experience
• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, narratives for completeness and clarity
• Prepare clear detailed quantity takeoffs for specified scopes of work to assist senior estimating team members
• Disseminate information to estimating team to allow for proper completion of estimates
• Ensure all estimating team members complete their portions of work and assemble all data into one cohesive estimate
• Self-review of work product
• Review work product of junior staff
• Lead meetings to review estimates and reconcile with contractor or third party estimators
• Organize travel to jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required and other factors related to the scope of work
• Maintain cost database to ensure costs are up to date
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Skills

Multitask under pressure

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Estimating knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

ICE

Assemble

MS Office

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ELECTRICAL COST ESTIMATOR IN CHICAGO, IL.

The Concord Group (Concord) is a leading development and construction consulting firm specializing in Owner’s Representation, Cost Estimating, Schedule Management, Infrastructure Management, Specialized Real Estate Services, Commissioning, Building Energy Management, Energy Modeling/Life Cycle Costs, Facility Condition Assessments and Sustainability Consulting. With offices in Chicago, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Atlanta, Columbus, Orlando, Melbourne and Las Vegas, we have provided services for over 30 years to educational institutions, governmental agencies, healthcare systems and the private commercial sector. We are looking for an Electrical Cost Estimator with 5 years’ experience to join our Chicago, IL office.

• Reviews drawings, specifications, narratives and supplemental information for completeness and clarity
• Prepare clear detailed quantity takeoffs for specified scopes of work to assist senior estimating team members
• Disseminate information to estimating team to allow for proper completion of estimates
• Ensure all estimating team members complete their portions of work and assemble all data into one cohesive estimate
• Self-review of work product
• Review work product of junior staff
• Responsible for the completing the final product prior to senior staff review
• Ensure timely completion of estimating tasks including working overtime as necessary
• Evaluate costs for material, equipment & labor productivity for specific projects & locations
• Obtain budget pricing from manufacturers and subcontractors
• Collaborate with clients, architect and engineers to ensure proper scope understanding
• Organize & travel to jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required and other factors related to the scope of work
• Lead meetings to review estimates and/or reconcile with contractor or third party estimators
• Review estimate as a whole and evaluate quickly for major issues and be able to answer basic questions on any portion of the estimate
• Maintains quality service by following company standards
• Compiles questions & comments related to the project’s scope of work
• Perform day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining files
• Communicates and stays abreast of the latest information, both internally and externally, that affects all aspects of the costs used to prepare estimates
• Assist in maintaining cost database to ensure costs are up to date
• Maintains professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Prepares conceptual estimates with minimal information
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and multitask to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Good verbal, oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of computer skills including all MS Office programs, On-Screen Takeoff, ICE, Assemble
• Ability to implement and train others in the use of estimating software
• Advanced knowledge of building and construction
• Thorough understanding of project logistics & schedules
• Strong knowledge of standard estimating practices
• Reading comprehension, critical thinking, deductive reasoning & active learning
• Ability to provide an overview of the company as a whole and all services it provides to existing and potential clients

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of construction electrical cost estimating experience or exceptional aptitude at previous level
• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field or equivalent work experience