Estimator – Electrical, Telecom & General Contracting

Jbcco; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401K with company contribution

Profit sharing

Long-term disability

Team outings

Community charities involvement

Job summary

John Burns Construction is seeking an Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for electrical, telecom and general contracting projects. You will review plans, specs, notes, addenda and Q&A; support prebid activities and measure site quantities.

You will foster relationships with project teams, clients, contractors and suppliers to develop accurate, competitive bids. Responsibilities include quantity take-off, bid analysis, subcontractor coordination, and developing project budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience reading plans, specs, addenda, Q&A.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specs, notes, addenda, Q&A.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, time management and written/verbal communication skills.
• Attend prebid meetings, take photos and perform site measurements.
• Perform quantity take-off for estimates.
• Analyze estimates to identify trades and subcontractors.
• Email requests for quotes to solicit pricing from subcontractors/suppliers.
• Price lump sum and unit price estimates.
• Organize and analyze subcontractor/material quotations.
• Complete self-perform Bill of Material and labor estimates for Earthwork, Utilities, Concrete, Carpentry & Electrical.
• Complete self-perform Bill of Material and labor estimates for Electrical work by JBCC forces.
• Develop project budgets using cost history.
• Analyze bid documents to determine risk and competitive advantage.
• Develop and implement a Win Strategy.
• Develop DBE/MBE/WBE/VBE plans to gain competitive advantage.
• Conduct Labor Reviews with Construction/Program Managers.
• Develop project schedules.
• Negotiate Bid Day pricing with subcontractors/suppliers.
• Write contracts and Purchase Orders; review others' contracts/POs for accuracy.
• Schedule and conduct estimate handoffs; ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Demonstrate leadership and be seen as a leader among peers.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Bid development

Contract review

Project budgeting

Client liaison

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

John Burns Construction is seeking an Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for electrical, telecom and general contracting projects. You will review plans, specs, notes, addenda and Q&A; support prebid activities and measure site quantities.

You will foster relationships with project teams, clients, contractors and suppliers to develop accurate, competitive bids. Responsibilities include quantity take-off, bid analysis, subcontractor coordination, and developing project budgets.