Electrical Construction Cost Estimator

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical Construction Cost Estimator to join our team. This job requires working onsite daily in Boise, .

• Demonstrate an understanding of degrees of uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed throughout the project life cycle. Uses this knowledge to identify assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for the project.
• Ensure that the ranges of estimates are used to prepare an overall estimate, together with optimistic and pessimistic targets for each task.
• Ensure that estimates are continually reviewed and revised as and when new information becomes available and more is known about the project.
• Provide life‑cycle costing for various estimating components.
• Top‑down conceptual estimating.
• Ensure, whenever possible, that comparative techniques are used; estimates are based on previous experience and usage statistics.
• Use the parametric technique where bottom‑up is not feasible and/or comparative data is not available.
• Normalize top‑down estimates to reflect project factors such as escalation, currency, and local market conditions.
• Bottom‑up measurement‑based estimating.
• Able to produce detailed estimates in a timely and efficient manner, based on Bills of Quantities/take‑off and activity‑based costs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years related estimating experience – industrial and commercial projects preferred.
• Experience leading, assembling, and presenting estimate deliverables to clients (internal or external).
• Proficient skills in current technology (Word, Excel, estimating/database software).
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, markup structures, and estimate documentation.
• Calculates the total cost for electrical work on construction projects by analyzing blueprints, determining material/labor/equipment needs, obtaining supplier quotes, and creating a detailed electrical cost estimate, ensuring projects stay within budget by capturing all direct construction costs and factoring in overhead and profit.
• Experience using industry estimating software such as Timberline, Heavy Bid, or equivalent estimating systems.
• Demonstrates an ability to be responsible for completion of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to travel to meet project needs.

• Integrate estimating data into cost and schedule management processes and tools.
• Display knowledge and applied understanding of earned value management.
• Ability to clearly document reports and communicate estimate information to all project stakeholders.
• Display a confident understanding of industry‑standard scheduling and cost management tools.
• Proficient skills in current technology (Word, Excel, estimating/database software).
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, knowledge of markup structures, and estimate documentation.
• Experience using industry estimating software such as Timberline, Heavy Bid, or equivalent estimating systems.
• Demonstrates an ability to be responsible for completion of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Security clearance requirement:
None. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary range: $72,900 - $127,600. We offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off;
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 401(k); life insurance; flexible work schedules; and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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