Electrical Estimator – Data Center Construction

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Electrical Contracting Firm as a Senior Electrical Estimator, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mission-critical facilities. This dynamic position involves collaborating with a talented team to develop precise estimates for large-scale electrical projects, ensuring they meet quality and design standards. With opportunities for career growth and involvement in cutting-edge technology, this role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals eager to make a significant impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for electrical engineering, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of estimating experience on large electrical projects.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering calculations and code requirements.
• Proven experience managing bids from $10 million to $100 million.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate electrical construction estimates for competitive bids.
• Lead estimating team and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Interface with clients and prepare detailed scopes of work.

Skills

Estimating and preconstruction bid experience

Electrical engineering calculations

Estimating software (Accubid, Bluebeam)

Client management skills

Analytical problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Military experience in Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

Accubid Anywhere with LiveCount

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Electrical Estimator – Charlotte, NC
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 and Company Design Standards. 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 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 jr 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.

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy.

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.
EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V.
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