Electrical Estimator

Barton Malow; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Preconstruction department based in Southfield, Michigan. This position can be remote and will support projects company wide, offering opportunities to work on large industrial, commercial, and institutional construction projects.

The role asks for a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 3 years of design and construction experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of design and construction experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs is essential.
• On-screen take-off and Revit modeling experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of BlueBeam and Accubid is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-off and pricing for medium voltage and low voltage electrical power systems, lighting, and low voltage systems.
• Review field change orders and assist in answering contractor RFIs to support field operations.
• Support preconstruction bidding for general contracts, design-build, EPC, and CM approaches.
• Provide technical support for issue resolution and tracking across projects.

Job description

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Barton Malow is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Preconstruction department based in Southfield, Michigan. This position can be remote and will support projects company wide. This individual can be an established and experienced electrical estimator or an engineer with at least 3 years of facility design and/or experience who is willing to develop as aelectricalengineer/estimator. This individual will gain both office and jobsite experience to help them become proficient in performingelectrical design and estimating for large industrial, commercial,and institutional construction projects.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform take-off and pricing for medium voltage and low voltage electrical power systems design, lighting systems design, and low voltage systems.
• Provide general support to Barton Malow’s field operations by reviewing field change orders and assisting in answering contractors’ request for information.
• Support the preconstruction team in the bidding process for the different procurement methods including general contracts, design-build, EPC, and construction management.
• Provide technical support for resolution and tracking of project issues.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Individuals without an engineering degree are also encouraged to apply for this position if through their experience and training can work on design/build projects and be able to generate estimates at conceptual level.
• Minimum of 3 years of design and construction experience.
• Prior knowledge of Microsoft programs is essential.
• Prior knowledge of “on screen” take off and Revit modeling is a plus.
• Prior working knowledge and proficiency in BlueBeam and Accubid is a plus.
• Knowledge and familiarity with national electrical engineering firms and electrical contractors.
• Knowledge of utility high voltage substations and utility switch yards design is an advantage.
• Experience with Renewable and/or Industrial projects is an advantage.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.