Electrical Project Estimator

Cogent Analytics; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an Electrical Estimator for their Raleigh office to manage project evaluations, generate bids, and liaise with clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical estimation, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. This full-time role includes competitive salary and significant opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of experience in Electrical Estimation.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction methods required.
• Ability to read specifications and trade drawings.

Responsibilities

• Generate estimates for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings to understand project intent.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI) regarding bid documents.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

4+ years of experience as an Electrical Construction Estimator

Tools

Accubid Enterprise

LiveCount Plan Viewer

MS Office

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for the study, evaluation and understanding of project plans, designs and specifications. Identifies project resources required for the project based on the scope of work. Generates estimates for the cost of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors; where appropriate, delegates to outside purchasing agents. Obtains multiple bids from vendors and subcontractors; assists in contract negotiations. Works with internal team and potential client to create the most competitive project proposal or bid. During the Estimator’s workload “down-time,” supports the Project Managers by estimating Change Orders.

Essential Functions

• Client Relations Functions:
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings to understand the project’s intent to achieve the Owner’s requirements. As well as, to determine the extent of possible required demolition scope of work in an existing building that would remain in place and to determine how the existing building systems will connect with the new project
• Prepare “Request For Information” (RFI) to identify conflicts in the Bid Documents and/or clarifications to provide the appropriate direction in developing the correct cost to accomplish the Client’s expected scope of work to complete their electrical requirements
• Assisting with lead follow-ups and referrals from field activity concerning future opportunities; along with following up with submitted electrical proposals to understand the status of the bid evaluation
• Estimating:
• Able to read & comprehend specifications and multiple trade drawings to understand the full spectrum of what the electrical requirements will be for a project
• Develop itemized costs for projects through Construction Systems’ breakdowns by computer generated counts & take-offs by utilizing Accu-bid, Enterprise software; along with, Live Count Plan Viewer
• Estimates equipment, human resources, cost of project, and materials required to complete each project
• Create quantitative counts to develop a Bill of Material letter for submitting to Suppliers & Subcontractors to receive quotes concerning the project’s specified required products and/or services
• Navigate through Clients’ plan room Websites to download revised bid documents when notified that Addendums, Amendments, and/or Clarifications are posted
• Complete estimating tasks during a “crunched” time frame to meet the client’s deadline
• Mark-up drawings and documents utilizing Bluebeam Revu 2016 to provide detail notes to submit to the Architect/Engineer Team in RFI format and/or to inform the Project Manager what the Estimator’s take-off intent was concerning the project specifics
• Assist in the development of the electrical scope letter that will evolve into the final electrical proposal
• Coordinate with Engineers on BIM layouts
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A “Team” oriented mind set to assist other collogues meet their deadlines. Meaning, this candidate would be considered the “Lead” estimator on a project but would not be the “Lead” estimator on another project and this candidate would be expected to function according to the project’s need to finish
• Capable to ask questions to other team members and/or management when not sure of something
• Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully
• Understanding and knowledge of Internet, Intranet, Extranet, and client / server structures
• Knowledge of Estimating Software – Accubid Enterprise & LiveCount Plan Viewer
• Knowledge of different types of building construction, materials, and methods
• Knowledge of building codes and electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related codes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, and flexibility
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to interact with customers and co-workers in a professional manner
• General understanding of MS Office software, primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Attention to detail
  
  
  
  

Education/Experience/Licensing

• Must have 4+ years of experience as an Electrical Construction Estimator
• Residential & Commercial experience a plus
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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