Electrical Estimator

Clevanoo LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clevanoo LLC in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator for a 1-year contract with a possible extension. You will develop ROM and budget estimates, and support project planning by reviewing designs, scopes, and contractor data.

Responsibilities include cost validation, bid review for accuracy, and risk analysis with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting. Strong electrical estimating background and Excel proficiency required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 10+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 8+ years estimating electrical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering plus 6+ years estimating electrical systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop ROM, budgetary, and unit pricing estimates.
• Assist in reviewing design documents and scope packages for accuracy.
• Validate quantities and estimates from contractors/engineers.
• Review bids for scope accuracy and cost optimization.
• Create cost load schedules by WBS and support project plans.
• Conduct cost analysis, risk assessment, and value engineering.

Skills

Electrical estimating

ROM estimates

Budgeting

Excel

Reading drawings

Cost analysis

Team work

Education

HS/GED + 10+ yrs est

AS/AA Electrical Eng

BS Electrical Eng

Tools

On-screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Contract Length: 1 year (possible extension)

Location: Detroit,MI-Hybrid

Job Description:

Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates

and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient

manner possible. Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures,

guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates.

Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and

Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for

Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of

quantities and contractors/engineering estimates.

Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing

Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy.

Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules

Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review,

and claim analysis.

Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures,

guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development,

management, control, and integration of projects plans.

Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented

and maintained.

Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lesson

learned and participating in after action reviews

Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients.

Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

High School or GED, & 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating

experience, or

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge /

capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in

estimating electrical systems . or

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge /

capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in

estimating electrical systems

Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel

Other Qualifications Preferred

4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating

labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects,

Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work)

Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project

Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or

any other estimating software

Other Requirements

May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g. climb stairs,

work in hot, confined environments.

Occasional travel to project sites as needed to support project teams and contractor

walkdowns

Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and

outside the Corporation.

Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present

results of projects & research and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all

levels of the business unit.

Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a

broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.

Ability to develop / coordinate cross functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal