Electrical Estimator

Balfour Beatty plc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Estimator, where your expertise will shape the future of construction projects. In this dynamic role, you'll prepare detailed estimates for electrical systems, utilizing state-of-the-art BID software to simulate construction processes and evaluate costs. Your insights will guide project leadership and enhance team collaboration, all while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and safety. With a competitive salary range and flexible work options, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in electrical estimating with knowledge of NEC and local codes.
• Proficient in estimating software and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for electrical components of projects.
• Review specifications, attend pre-bid meetings, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Estimating Process

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Microsoft Office Skills

Mathematical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Business Development Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

5+ years in Electrical Design/Build

Tools

BID Software

HeavyBid Software

Bluebeam Software

Job description

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for the electrical components of assigned projects. Utilizing BID software, the estimator will simulate construction processes, evaluate the costs of design choices, and provide accurate, reliable estimates. This role involves consulting databases and historical records to compare costs from similar projects and providing expert guidance to leadership, peers, and junior team members.

Salary range for this role is $140K-$180K. This role will be Remote/Hybrid based within the region and expected to travel within the area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly review proposal specifications and drawings; attend and lead pre-bid meetings to determine the project scope and estimate requirements, including conceptual estimating, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and compliance.
• Develop and deliver detailed, accurate, and timely estimates representing the project's electrical systems, associated costs, general conditions, overhead, and profit.
• Perform quantity take-offs for electrical materials for plan/spec and projects.
• Collaborate with operations staff, vendors, and subcontractors to obtain quotes and verify specification compliance.
• Maintain organized files of working bid documents, notes, and assumptions for project estimates.
• Create electrical system layouts as needed to provide a complete system for estimating purposes, especially when project documents are incomplete.
• Define and adjust productivity requirements for unique project conditions, ensuring the estimate reflects realistic conditions.
• Develop conceptual budget estimates from system narratives or sketches.
• Design electrical service systems for projects, including pre-construction services, and manage the design process from conception to approved permits.
• Prepare and manage design requirements for electrical systems on design/build projects to support design/build estimates.
• Assist operations teams with tasks such as change order preparation and other duties as requested.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability in performing the estimating process support for plan/spec, design assist, and design build delivery methods.
• Knowledge in structuring the estimate and set up models to support the unique project RFP language defining costs components.
• Subject matter level abilities to read architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, and mechanical plans and be familiar with a variety of Electrical systems and terminology.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office products and computer trends/technology.
• Strong mathematical skills and above average skills with Bluebeam software package.
• Proven ability to be able to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Demonstrable strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to effectively interact with engineers, vendors, customers, field personnel, sales, and office staff.
• Excellent and proven verbal, written, analytical, persuasion, and people skills.
• Demonstrated elevated level of self-motivation and urgency in timely completion of assignments.
• Advocates for pride of workmanship; accepts responsibility for his/her professionalism and accuracy.
• Proven ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere and cross-functionally across the organization.
• Ability to adapt to flexible responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the qualities of an innovative thinker.
• Excellent Business Development and Sales skills to acquire new projects/opportunities.

Education and Experience:

• Five years of experience in Electrical estimating.
• Specific knowledge and experience with Estimating Software systems is required. Specific experience with HeavyBid software or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience as an electrical trainee, apprentice, or journeyman is preferred.
• Knowledge of the N.E.C. and local electrical codes.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years in an electrical Design/Build Department is highly preferred.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management, and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn, and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes, and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

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