MEP Estimator - Data Center Construction

Data Center Construction MEP Estimator
- Chicago, IL

This opportunity is with a leading general contractor of data center construction services. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facilities. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

• Develop accurate and timely electrical construction estimates on which we base competitive bids and proposals for our client-base of General Contractors, Owners, Developers and end-users
• Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications
• Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative
• Draft scope letters, proposals and vendor solicitations
• Attend job walks; pre-bid meetings; collaborations and conferences with clients and design professionals
• Follow Best Practices for the Estimating Department
• Development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases
• Follow company standards for estimating electrical design / build and plans and specs work. Compile final bid packages for review by Executive and Project Teams
• Review estimates created by others for accuracy and completeness
• Perform job handoffs from estimating to operations through clearly demonstrating detailed scopes of work, specifications and job specific conditions.
• Follow procedures for the preparation of estimates for modifications and additions
• Prepare of estimates in accordance with the approved procedure for all phases of the works from the agreed engineering deliverables to the appropriate level of accuracy
• Prepare rationale statements to support the estimate identifying areas of weakness and or areas of risk.
• Carry out validation and verification of the estimates using high level norms and by comparing with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices
• Lead estimating team, lead estimating team meetings, and assist when needed in training, developing, of junior staff of estimators qualified to carry out departmental and project needs.
• Review contractual documents and modifications to determine scope of work and scope of changes.
• Assists project management with preparation of schedules for estimate preparation, review, and publication
• Develops forms, formats, and procedures to improve the quality of work produced in the Department
• Interfaces directly with clients when needed

• 3-7 years of estimating and preconstruction bid experience of large electrical projects
• Knowledge and proficiency with Code requirements and basic electrical engineering calculations;
  Voltage-drop, Ohm's law, conduit-fill, wire ampacity, de-rating, etc.
• Proven experience in driving the successful execution of the bid process for $10 million to $500 million bids
• Electrical Contracting experience a must!
• Will consider union or non-union candidates
• Have and/or build the industry contacts that will contribute to bid success
• Experience interacting with State and local Municipalities a plus
• Solid knowledge of Estimating software
  - Accubid Anywhere with Live Count, McCormick, Bluebeam, and a deep understanding of Con Est a plus
• Highly motivated, organized, and detail oriented
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus! (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army
  - Power Generation, Air Force
  - Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
• Relevant experience in Critical Facilities
• Client Facing /Client relationship / Client Management skills a plus
• Computer Savvy
  - Microsoft
  - Teams, Outlook, PP, Word, MS Project (scheduling with Activities and resources, etc.), MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, graphing), Adobe, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procure
• Solid Communicator - (written and verbal)
• Possess highly refined analytical / problem solving abilities
• Ability to successfully work independently;
  Self Starter, self-motivated, attention to detail and should prioritize well

• Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V