Senior Cost Engineer /Electrical Estimator- Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer / Electrical Estimator to enhance their estimation department. This role involves managing electrical construction projects from bid stages through to completion, ensuring compliance with standards and budgets. The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering expertise to develop budgets, assist in proposals, and manage project operations effectively. Join a team of over 5,100 professionals dedicated to delivering innovative power and technology systems that improve lives and customer outcomes. If you are driven by engineering and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree or 5+ years with a Bachelor's.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and assist in preparing technical proposals.
• Manage day-to-day project operations and develop project schedules.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Estimating Software

Project Management Software

Scheduling Software

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Project

P6

Accubid

Job description

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Build your future at M.C. Dean. We seek driven individuals inspired by engineering and innovation that improve lives, enhance customer outcomes, and change the world. Join over 5,100 professionals engineering and deploying automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, and delivering essential management platforms for long-term system sustainability.

M.C. Dean's estimation department is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer / Electrical Estimator to join our team at our headquarters in Tysons, VA. The role involves working on electrical construction projects from bid and proposal stages through construction, ensuring compliance with standards, specifications, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and cost codes; assist in preparing technical proposals, including scope of work, management plans, work sequence, safety, quality control, and commissioning.
• Gather data and assist in bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Present clear project scopes to clients and meet with potential customers to discuss proposals.
• Manage day-to-day project operations or sections of a project.
• Develop project schedules using the Critical Path Method, and assign costs and manpower for forecasting.
• Review plans and specifications to identify materials and equipment needed and ensure compliance.
• Perform take-offs from drawings and price change orders.
• Maintain accurate pricing information from suppliers and contractors.
• Identify value-added solutions and cost-saving methods.
• Establish labor and productivity rates.
• Manage change orders, including pricing and tracking.
• Coordinate project details, schedules, and compliance matrices.
• Assist in field inspections and productivity tracking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree.
• 5+ years with a B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 8+ years with an associate degree.
• 10+ years with a High School diploma or GED.

Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD; experience with estimating, project management, and scheduling software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of design principles, codes, and safety standards.
• Experience with electrical equipment, materials, and specifications.
• Experience with contract documents, change orders, and technical writing.
• Ability to plan and organize activities effectively.
• 2-3 years of experience in the communications or electrical fields preferred.
• Must pass a background check.

Desired Skills

• Local candidates preferred.
• Experience with MS Project, P6, and Accubid preferred.
• LEED certification, DBIA membership, Journeyman Electrician License, EIT License are desirable.

Abilities

• Ability to work with extended screen time, sitting, reaching, and finger dexterity.
• Strong communication, reading, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and apply general rules to specific problems.