Electrical Estimator

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Electrical Estimator to join their innovative team. In this role, you will engage in all aspects of the estimating process, from reviewing plans to negotiating with subcontractors. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects across the nation, contributing to a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence. With a focus on employee ownership and development, this company provides a supportive environment where your skills can thrive. If you are passionate about construction and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of electrical estimating experience required.
• Proven experience estimating large projects is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-off and pricing of electrical estimates.
• Communicate with architects and consultants regarding project scope.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Construction Principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Electrical Estimating Experience

Tools

Accubid

OST

QTO

Job description

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Estimator will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans and specs to soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers through completion of bid/estimating efforts including closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-off and pricing of electrical estimates.
• Develop and document logical assumptions during conceptual estimating activities and applies these assumptions to take-off tasks.
• Communicate with architects and consultants to clarify and document discussions regarding intent and scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements.
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents in order to identify changes in work scope and develop pricing of value alternative opportunities and recommendations.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate, consistent with McCarthy standards, for presentation to Owner.
• Solicits trade partners during the bidding process.
• Analyzes and scopes trade partner electrical proposals.
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for input into historical cost database platform.
• Assist field operations with change order pricing.
• Maintain working knowledge of Electrical codes and changes to codes.
• Prepare scopes of work, for subcontracts.
• Coordinate electrical scope of work with architectural, structural and mechanical estimators.
• Prepare budget comparisons between current and previous estimates.
• Utilizes current technology to enhance provided services on both hard bid and negotiated projects.
• Actively schedules and meets with trade partners during the face to face scope meeting process.
• Participates in schedule preparation/evaluation process with McCarthy and trade partner employees
• Capable of writing qualifications
• Is knowledgeable in the McCarthy BIM process and can communicate it to trade partners
  
  
  

Trade partner Analysis for Proposals

• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to trade partners.
• Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.
• Participates in hard bid/estimating and GMP budgeting activities by soliciting trade partner support and evaluating proposals.
  
  
  

Industry Knowledge / Relationships

• Builds relationships with trade partners to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy.
• Attends industry events and represents McCarthy to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Builds and maintains relationships with external McCarthy clients.
• Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of electrical estimating experience and/or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Proven experience estimating large projects is desired.
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes
• General knowledge of different contractual deliver methods i.e. negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook and others.
• Ability to use, or learn to use Accubid, OST, QTO and other estimating programs.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to preconstruction.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and core values.
  
  
  

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction

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