Electrical Senior Estimator

PCL; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Industrial Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead electrical bid efforts on large hard-bid, design-build and CM projects.

You will perform detailed quantity take-offs, develop accurate cost estimates, present proposals to clients, coordinate with suppliers and operations, and manage risk and opportunities to strengthen project wins. You will also mentor junior estimators and liaise with owners, engineers and subcontractors to ensure alignment on scope

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8-15+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Knowledge of bid procedures and contract delivery methods.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong industry relationships and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Completes full quantity take-off of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Leads pricing of general expenses and project-specific requirements.
• Prepares and delivers client presentations.
• Documents estimate information and transfers to project team.
• Performs risk and opportunity analysis for risk register.
• Liaises with external consultants and coordinates tender development.
• Monitors project-specific success criteria and alignment with owners’ business goals.
• Engages suppliers, subcontractors during estimating/bid phase.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Quantity take-off

Risk analysis

Vendor engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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At PCL, your personal and professional growth is our passion. We're excited to help you discover what's next in your journey so you can build a legacy that you're proud of. With locations and projects across North America and beyond, exciting opportunities are waiting for you in dozens of cities.

Here's how anElectrical Senior Estimatorfor PCL Industrial Services, Inc. contributes to our team:

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard-bid / lump sum, construction management and small to medium design build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).
• Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes.
• Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).
• Completes as-bid estimate and trade buy-out strategy with operations team.
• Assists in presenting estimate/proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations.
• Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
• Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.
• Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.
• Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understands owners’ business, requirements, revenue generation, and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.
• Engage with suppliers, subcontractor, and vendors on early contractor engagement opportunities during the estimating/bid phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field.
  Equivalent electrical trade experience may be considered.
• 8-15+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential
  problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade
  contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks
  and opportunity.
• Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: Hard bid/lump sum, guaranteed
  maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.
• Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: Hard bid/lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable.
• Ability to lead successful teams.
• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

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