Electrical Estimator – Data Center Construction

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established electrical contracting firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their dynamic team in Atlanta. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects in the data center and mission-critical facilities market, where your expertise in estimating and electrical engineering will be crucial. You will collaborate with a talented team to deliver precise estimates that meet quality standards and project scopes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical contracting, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for driving project success. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Innovative projects

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of estimating experience in large electrical projects.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering calculations and Code requirements.
• Experience with estimating software and client management.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate electrical construction estimates for competitive bids.
• Collaborate with clients and suppliers for project scope and pricing.
• Review estimates for accuracy and lead estimating team meetings.

Skills

Estimating and preconstruction bid experience

Electrical engineering calculations

Knowledge of Code requirements

Client relationship management

Proficiency in Estimating software

Analytical problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Bluebeam

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Electrical Estimator – Atlanta, GA
Our client is an established Electrical Contracting Firm that is a leader in the Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Market. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. They provide electrical contractors, journeyman electricians, foremen, designers, electrical commissioning, operations / maintenance, and management expertise for their clients’ critical power needs. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The Senior Electrical Estimator will support projects and will collaborate with other Estimators, clients and suppliers to prepare and complete bid / submittals for electrical construction projects. This role will follow company standards and strategy for pursuing estimates that fall within company’s parameters. The candidate will have overall responsibility for the delivery of estimations for customers on time and in line with project scopes that meet quality meet Company Design Standards and the objectives set for the project. The successful candidate will have to be exceptionally organized and be great with back-office work.

Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate and timely electrical construction estimates on which we base competitive bids and proposals for our client-base of General Contractors, Owners, Developers and end-users
• Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications
• Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative
• Draft scope letters, proposals and vendor solicitations
• Attend job walks; pre-bid meetings; collaborations and conferences with clients and design professionals
• Follow Best Practices for the Estimating Department
• Development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases
• Follow company standards for estimating electrical design / build and plans and specs work. Compile final bid packages for review by Executive and Project Teams
• Review estimates created by others for accuracy and completeness
• Perform job handoffs from estimating to operations through clearly demonstrating detailed scopes of work, specifications and job specific conditions.
• Follow procedures for the preparation of estimates for modifications and additions
• Prepare of estimates in accordance with the approved procedure for all phases of the works from the agreed engineering deliverables to the appropriate level of accuracy
• Prepare rationale statements to support the estimate identifying areas of weakness and or areas of risk.
• Carry out validation and verification of the estimates using high level norms and by comparing with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices
• Lead estimating team, lead estimating team meetings, and assist when needed in training, developing, of junior staff of estimators qualified to carry out departmental and project needs.
• Review contractual documents and modifications to determine scope of work and scope of changes.
• Assists project management with preparation of schedules for estimate preparation, review, and publication
• Develops forms, formats, and procedures to improve the quality of work produced in the Department
• Interfaces directly with clients when needed

Qualifications:

• 3-7 years of estimating and preconstruction bid experience of large electrical projects
• Knowledge and proficiency with Code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations; Voltage-drop, Ohm’s law, conduit-fill, wire ampacity, de-rating, etc.
• Proven experience in driving the successful execution of the bid process for $10 million to $100 million bids
• Electrical Contracting experience a must!
• Will consider union or non-union candidates
• Have and/or build the industry contacts that will contribute to bid success
• Experience interacting with State and local Municipalities a plus
• Solid knowledge of Estimating software – Accubid Anywhere with LiveCount, McCormick, Bluebeam, and a deep understanding of ConEst a plus
• Highly motivated, organized, and detail oriented
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus! (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
• Relevant experience in Critical Facilities
• Client Facing /Client relationship / Client Management skills a plus
• Computer Savvy – Microsoft – Teams, Outlook, PP, Word, MS Project (scheduling with Activities and resources, etc.), MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, graphing), Adobe, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procure
• Solid Communicator – (written and verbal)
• Possess highly refined analytical / problem solving abilities
• Ability to successfully work independently; Self Starter, self-motivated, attention to detail and should prioritize well