Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Baltimore, MD

Industrial/Commercial

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for determining the cost of electrical jobs, assessing complexity, cost of labor and materials, for commercial/industrial projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT ESTIMATING

-Assist with creating construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents.

-Assist the senior estimator and pre-construction manager with the architects, engineers, and owners in the development of plans and specifications that are within the proposed budget limitations.

-Assist with the subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop construction budgets.

-Analyze & document plan overlays to determine changes & revisions to the contract documents (plans & specifications) that may impact the budget and/or constructability of the project.

-Formulate & coordinate project bid campaigns via Accubid; i.e. Select specific subcontractors whose services fit the project criteria in all 16 divisions; Develop, coordinate, & issue all project correspondence to the project principles (Preconstruction Manager, Senior Estimator, Architect, & Subcontractors)

-Collect, analyze, & submit all project RFI's to the Architect, and issue all RFI responses back to the subcontractors; etc.

-Thoroughly review all project documents to establish specific scopes of work for all trades in all 16 divisions.

-Analyze subcontractor proposals.

-Develop a relationship with subcontractors through conceptual budgeting and project bid-out.

Develop, record, and recall trend cost information for budgeting.

-Maintain current knowledge and use of all local and state building codes and public funding source design standards.

-Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the construction industry.

-Ensure that minority subcontractor participation goals are met as per project requirements and Company goals.

-Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects.

-Attend required corporate meetings, training programs, and Harkins University seminars/webinars.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

-Develops relationships with both customers and vendors to the benefit of the company.

-Assists in identification of pre-qualification opportunities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

-Coursework towards a bachelor's degree or applicable to estimating.

-Minimum of five (5) years experience in progressive construction estimating.

-Experienced with Microsoft Excel and Word.

-Experienced with Microsoft Project, Insite, and On Screen Takeoff (or similar estimating software) a plus.

-Knowledgeable with CSI format and ability to read and interpret plans and specs.

-General knowledge of construction industry, scheduling, contract law, and contract negotiations.

-Familiar with regional market place, pricing, and subcontractor community.

-Field experience a plus.

-Organized and detail oriented.

-Ability to multi-task and cope with many issues.

-Team player with ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.

-Ability to interact and function professionally with all parties.

If interested please reach out to Luther at Cornerstone Recruiting with a copy of your email. email, (url removed)