Estimator II (Electrical) - Federal

Gilbane Building; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Access to Gilbane University for training

Job summary

Gilbane Building in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an Electrical Estimator II for its Federal Division. The role requires evaluating electrical system plans and providing cost estimates. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in federal construction. Gilbane offers extensive training, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills while aligning with the company's core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in federal construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze plans and specifications focusing on electrical systems.
• Provide cost estimates for the electrical scope of work.
• Develop accurate labor crews and input for project schedules.
• Create and coordinate comprehensive bid packages.

Skills

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

3-5 years relevant experience

Tools

AccuBid

On-Screen Take-off

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Electrical Estimator II to support our Federal Division. This individual will work with firm fixed price pursuit in coordination with the Senior Estimating Manager.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through several resources for those that are early in their career. Our award-winning Learning & Development department, Gilbane University, offers a variety of in-person and webinar-based trainings to help you excel in your career. While managing your responsibilities, you will gain exposure to Preconstruction efforts, Project Engineering, and Project Management. In addition, you will work under the direction of experienced Sr. Estimators and the Chief Estimator which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.

Responsibilities

• Read plans and specifications and understand the requirements of the RFP focusing on electrical systems (high and medium voltage), switchgear, fixtures and devices, temporary power requirements, power distribution, Telecomm, Electronic safety and security, and other related specification sections.
• Analyze, quantify, and provides cost estimates for the electrical scope of work. Inclusive of Gilbane’s General Requirements.
• Develops accurate labor crews, crew productivity and provides input for project schedule.
• Advise designers, in design-build projects, on solution with the lowest initial cost to meet the RFP.
• Write effective RFI’s.
• Creates and coordinates comprehensive bid packages.
• Identify and engage with electrical subcontractors throughout the bidding process.
• Create and distribute the electrical bid scope of work checklist.
• Collect, analyze, and compare competitive subcontract and supplier bids.
• Develops and recommends appropriate risk register values for this scope of work.
• Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation.
• Tracks and reports on current material and equipment to identify long-lead items.

Qualifications

• Communicate Effectively ‐ Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.
• Act Inclusively ‐ Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.
• Solve Problems ‐ Identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability ‐ Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open ‐ mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results ‐ Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation ‐ Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management field and/or office experience equivalency.
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience
• Lump Sum Bidding.
• Experience in Federal construction programs and markets required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of AccuBid, On-Screen Take-off, and similar software for take-offs and estimate pricing for electrical systems construction.
• Supportive computer skills for varied formats such as basic Windows applications plus pdf’s, TEAMS, Zoom, etc.
• Ability to support the design and layout development of electrical and low voltage systems for design-build pursuits.
• Ability to present estimating deliverables to management and explain advantages in utilizing one contractor over another, scope gaps, cost swings, etc.
• Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited information.
• Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as hospitals, hangars, office structures, specialized mission structures, base improvements, renovations, and additions.
• Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.