Senior Electrical Estimator | Bids & Budgets Lead

CPG; Belmont (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

FSA options

401K plan

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

EAP

Job summary

CPG is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Electrical Estimator to provide cost estimates for conceptual designs and new region expansion projects. The role includes developing budgets for new projects across a fast-paced portfolio and supporting proposal development.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction estimating with MEP cost knowledge, project coordination, and the ability to manage bid documents and vendor analyses. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Cost Management or Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating/cost control with knowledge of MEP and ASC cost elements.
• Data Center experience a plus.
• Experience building or expanding estimating or cost control programs across a large organization.
• Experience leading and training a team.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend site walks to assist in generating estimates and proposals.
• Generate estimates for potential projects CPG is bidding.
• Assist in proposal development.
• Maintain a database of bid documents with PreCon managers.
• Attend kickoff meetings for project handoff from bid to execution.
• Travel as needed.
• Provide oversight of RFI and Submittal processes.
• Identify opportunities for CPG to generate revenue.
• Manage internal and external relations on site.
• Utilize templates for estimates and risk assessment.
• Maintain repository for historical data and cost performance metrics.
• Analyze vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data.
• Validate large or complex changes for cost impacts.
• Manage revision control of scope and estimate for new designs and innovations.

Skills

Windows power user

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Cost Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Trimble/Accubid

Job description

CPG is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Electrical Estimator to provide cost estimates for conceptual designs and new region expansion projects. The role includes developing budgets for new projects across a fast-paced portfolio and supporting proposal development.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction estimating with MEP cost knowledge, project coordination, and the ability to manage bid documents and vendor analyses. Some travel is required.