Sr Electrical Estimator

Reliant Critical Infrastructure; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Critical Infrastructure seeks a Senior Construction Electrical Estimator to prepare budgets and cost estimates for conceptual designs and regional expansion projects across fast-paced construction portfolios. You will generate bids, manage bid documents, and support handoffs from bid to execution.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of estimating experience with MEP cost knowledge, leadership ability, and proficiency in Trimble/Accubid and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in construction cost management or quantity surveying.
• 5+ years in construction estimating/cost control with knowledge of MEP/ASC cost elements.
• Experience building or expanding estimating/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 in bidding.
• Maintain bid document database with PreCon managers for reference after award.
• Attend kickoff meetings to hand off from bid to execution.
• Travel as needed to support estimating activities.
• Oversee RFI and submittal processes.
• Identify further opportunities to generate revenue.
• Manage internal and external relations on site.

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimating

Contract interpretation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Cost Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Trimble/Accubid

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Construction Electrical Estimator will be responsible for providing cost estimates for conceptual designs and new region expansion projects and develop budgets for new projects in existing regions across a portfolio of fast-paced construction projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend site walks as necessary to assist in generating estimates and proposals
• Generate estimates for potential projects in bidding
• Work with the PreCon managers to help maintain a database of bid documents for reference upon award of contract
• Attend kickoff meetings to assist in the smooth handoff of the project from bid to execution
• Travel as needed
• Provide oversite of RFI and Submittal processes
• Identify additional opportunities to generate revenue
• Additional as required
• Manage internal and external relations while on site.
• Utilize tools and templates for various levels of estimates and project types, including risk assessment
• Utilize and manage repository for historical data including cost performance metrics in comparison to estimate
• Analyze and provide timely feedback of vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data
• Validate large or complex changes with regards to cost impacts
• Manage revision control of scope and estimate for new designs and innovations

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience (Desired): Bachelor’s degree in Construction Cost Management or Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating/cost control field, with specific knowledge of MEP and ASC cost elements
• 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
• Computer Skills: Windows power user skill set, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and estimating software such as Trimble/Accubid
• Certificates and Licenses: No certificates or licenses required for this position.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities for this position.