Senior Electrical & LV Systems Estimator (Preconstruction)

Turner Construction Company; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Electrical/Technology/LV Estimator for the Reston, VA area. Prepare detailed estimates from design documents and specifications, focusing on electrical and LV systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years of estimating experience, with strong collaboration and MS Office skills. Project preconstruction, bid reviews, and transfers to Operations are core duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering and minimum of 3 years related estimating experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage Systems
• Ability to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule to formulate comprehensive cost analysis for Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage Systems
• Ability to collaborate with vendors and trade partners and project team members
• Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications and quick to adapt to new technology
• Supervisory experience desired
• Physical Demands: lift up to 50 pounds; site/work environment may vary

Responsibilities

• Communicate electrical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for Electrical, Technology, and LV systems
• Analyze site conditions and contract documents to determine required scope
• Develop relationships with suppliers and vendors for pricing
• Build relationships with Electrical, Technology, and LV System trade partners
• Perform constructability analysis and communicate issues to project team
• Provide first costs and lifecycle analysis with Design team
• Coordinate GC/GR items and energy usage during construction
• Prepare and assemble estimates for different contract types
• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client
• Hand off project to Operations with proper knowledge transfer
• Draft scope requisitions for bidding/procurement and close gaps
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to scope and risk
• Assist in evaluating large change orders
• Analyze bid data and maintain cost database
• Use Turner estimating tools and software
• May supervise junior estimators and interns
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical Systems

Technology & LV Systems

Cost Estimation

Communication

MS Office

Supervisory Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Estimating Software

Job description

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Electrical/Technology/LV Estimator for the Reston, VA area. Prepare detailed estimates from design documents and specifications, focusing on electrical and LV systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years of estimating experience, with strong collaboration and MS Office skills. Project preconstruction, bid reviews, and transfers to Operations are core duties.