Senior Construction Estimator, Cost Control, Procurement

Senior Construction Estimator (ECCP)

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator. The Senior Estimator is responsible for supporting the project team by participating in multiple aspects of the bid/estimating process, including but not limited to review of plans and specifications, soliciting and negotiating pricing with subcontractors and or suppliers, quantity take-off and pricing. The role is highly collaborative and will work closely with internal teams, external suppliers, owners, architects, and engineers.

The Senior Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and customer service skills.

What Will You Do:

• Prepare clear and concise Class 2 and Class 3 cost estimates by utilizing internal mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering scope, internal and external scope developed for all building construction trades, available site descriptions or survey depending upon estimate level, subcontractor cost data obtained for a specific project's location, and a defined estimating method with proprietary tools that employs an engineered approach to cost development.
• Be able to provide itemized cost and documented assumptions and risks for evaluating both internal estimates and eventual subcontractor bid.
• Provide constructability guidance to project participants.
• Provide procurement and tender support during development and construction.
• Develop the following levels of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Building Construction estimates:
  Rough Order of Magnitude/Preliminary/Request for Proposal Estimates, Conceptual Estimate, Estimate Grade Design (EGD), and Construction level.
• Frequently required to perform on-site survey to assess constructability options, means and methods.
• Obtain vendor and subcontractor budget quotes and verify proposed scopes.
• If possible, determine phasing and constructability with the project team and submit estimates for review.
• Interact with Operations, Engineering and Sales groups throughout estimating process.
• Prioritize estimates to meet sales schedule through use of documentation as well as direct communication.
• Participate in various project meetings with these groups throughout development, including hand-off and design review.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Build relationships with subcontractors and or suppliers to obtain a competitive advantage.
• Attend industry events and represent Schneider Electric to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal team members.
• Keep current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Track procurement costs and provide guidance on cost escalations.
• Build an understanding of statistical cost models.
• Keep current with industry installation techniques.
• Follow industry trends and provide innovative insight to internal stakeholders.

Skills &

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar degree is preferred.
• A combined knowledge of mechanical, electrical, general construction and estimating considered.
• Combined 15+ years in estimating, construction and/or project management.
• Ability to understand and provide guidance on the means and methods to construct solutions.
• Experience with retrofit MEP and energy efficiency scope.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Experience with AI and advanced applications a plus.
• Experience in Design/Build or Job Order Contracting a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications required.
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as negotiated/hard bids and GMP processes preferred.
• Maintain current, working knowledge of applicable codes and requirements relating to general building construction and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scope.
• Strong understanding of electrical architecture and ability to recognize and quantify installation activities without the aid of drawings/schematics.
• Understanding of industrial and renewable systems, such as low and medium voltage distribution, power generation, solar, manufacturing, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of civil construction typical of electrical installations. Concrete pads, footings, duct banks, excavation, HDD, finished surface repairs, and site prep.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Estimator will be required to make site visits to perform surveys pertaining to the scope of work being developed. The main purpose will be to assess the constructability of the work being proposed through careful examination of site conditions. As such, this will mean climbing stationary ladders to rooftops, walking through mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, standing on ladders or supports to gain access to ceiling plenums or wall chases, and walking the exterior property for potential outdoor installations.

Moving over rough or…