Electrical Estimator

DvorakLLC; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting firm in Dundalk is looking for an Estimator. The candidate will assess costs for commercial-industrial projects, create budgets, and collaborate with various stakeholders including subcontractors and architects. Strong analytical skills are essential, along with experience in budgeting and construction management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with architects and engineers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating construction budgets based on documents.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on project plans.
• Review project documents to establish scopes of work.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Construction knowledge

Subcontractor management

Education

Relevant degree in Construction Management or similar

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Overview

Dvorak, LLC leads the way across the Mid-Atlantic region building heavy and commercial electrical systems using the highest quality and standards that modern construction demands. We maintain long-term, positive customer relationships and provide opportunity for growth and development for our employees.

Position overview

The Estimator will work to determine the cost of electrical contracting jobs, assessing the complexity, cost of labor and materials, for commercial-industrial jobs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents.
• Assist the senior estimator and preconstruction manager with the architects, engineers, and owners in the development of plans and specifications that are within the proposed budget limitations.
• Assist with the subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop construction budgets.
• Analyze & document plan overlays to determine changes & revisions to the contract documents (plans & specifications) that may impact the budget and/or constructability of the project.
• Formulate & coordinate project bids via Accubid; i.e. select specific subcontractors whose services fit the project criteria in relevant divisions; develop, coordinate, & issue all relevant project correspondence to the project principles (Preconstruction Manager, Senior Estimator, Architect, & Subcontractors); collect, analyze, & submit all project RFI’s to the Architect, and issue all RFI responses back to the subcontractors; etc.
• Thoroughly review all project documents to establish specific scopes of work for all trades in relevant divisions.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals throughout all trades within the relevant divisions and determine if the proposals meet the specific project scope of work and all applicable project requirements.
• Develop a relationship with subcontractors through conceptual budgeting and project bid-out.
• Develop, record, and recall cost information for budgeting.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the construction industry.
• Ensure that minority subcontractor participation goals are met as per project requirements and Company goals.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Attend required corporate meetings, and training programs.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.