Senior Estimator-Electrical

Overview

The Senior Estimator prepares budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects. Responsibilities include working with the project management team to establish a bidders list, solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, prepare quantity surveys, and review project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI categories. Some supervision of other estimators or intern/co-op students adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

This position may be based in Orlando or Plantation, Florida.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Volunteer time
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Performs quantity takeoffs.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently.
• May assist the project management team.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews.
• Develops unit costs.
• Develops and analyzes value management analysis options.
• Performs technical/plan review.
• Assesses and understands problems and identifies solutions.
• Knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials.
• Assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Proficient in estimating software (e.g., MC2, OST, Paydirt, Constructware, iSqFt).

• B.S. Degree.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in the Florida area.
• Seven years of pre-construction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
• Two years direct supervisory experience.
• Knowledgeable in civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
• Must possess knowledge of exterior building wall systems and interior finish construction systems.
• Knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, and other trades.
• Quantity survey capabilities.
• Computer skills with estimating software and standard office tools (MC2, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

• Three to five years in a Senior Estimator role.
• Tier 1 construction or nationwide general contractor experience (preferred but not required).
• Background in electrical estimating.
• Local Florida candidate preferred (but not required).

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. We perform heavy civil and vertical construction, building structures and infrastructure that support communities. We are committed to Zero Harm and lean practices in safety and processes. Our company is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.