Senior Electrical Estimator - Baltimore
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Estimator
Job Title
Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Electrical/Technology/LV System trades.
Reports to:
Preconstruction Manager / MEP Manager
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead estimating responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Market Segment, and Government jobs with MEP package contract value of $25M+.
- Communicate estimate and scopes of work to stakeholders (e.g., project staff, architects, engineers, and owners).
- Prepare complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for Electrical, Technology, and/Low Voltage system items incorporated in assigned scope – from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
- Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
- Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and miscellaneous material pricing.
- Develop working relationships with local Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage system trade partners to build and maintain active list of qualified bidders for projects.
- Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team and other stakeholders in accordance with project contract.
- Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
- Participate in decision making process with Operations and Procurement to determine MEP trade partners to utilize in project pursuits.
- Lead company-wide or regional MEP strategic initiatives and/or special projects.
- Contribute subject matter expertise of Electrical, Technology, and /Low Voltage system for project pursuits.
- Participate in developing and implementing MEP training.
- Lead integration of MEP Operations staff during MEP Pre Con process and serve as resource to guide and consult with staff through to construction.
- Work together with Operations and Estimator staff to properly address general conditions and general requirements items in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, electrical, power, lighting, and estimating of electrical and natural gas consumption during construction.
- Coordinate equipment pricing with Source Blue for Electrical, Technology, and/Low Voltage system estimates.
- Conduct value analysis complete with cost efficient alternatives to proposed Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage system materials and equipment.
- Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, Trade partners, other Turner staff, and Owner's representatives to resolve Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage system issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
- Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
- Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
- Participate in project hand-off to Operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
- Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Electrical, Technology, and/Low Voltage systems and coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to determine scope coverage and manage identified scope gaps risks.
The salary range for this position is estimated to be - USD annualized.
Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in…
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