Estimating Manager - Electrical, Mission Critical

Estimating Manager – Electrical, Mission Critical

Location:

Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

The Estimating Manager will review and execute bids on multiple and/or more complex projects. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the estimating and bid process, from review of plans and specifications to soliciting and negotiating prices from contractors and suppliers with specific focus on Electrical scopes. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

• Performs quantity survey of Electrical materials shown on project plans.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
• Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
• Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors and subcontractors.
• Works collaboratively and creates relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.
• Prepares complex Electrical cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals for multiple projects.
• Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
• Completes and reviews Electrical and Low Voltage options as part of the preconstruction process and completes system analysis for selected projects.
• Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process.
• Develops sequencing requirements of various systems and provides solutions to meet the schedule requirements.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of different electrical systems and has the ability to evaluate value engineering options with designers and owners.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
• Develops and manages scopes of work for Electrical requirements including responsibility matrix, distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
• Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
• Collaborates with operations to provide constructability and coordination reviews of project documents.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Develops Electrical bidder's list for project requirements.
• Assists with site logistic reviews including the development of temporary power plans, along with heating and cooling plans.
• Improves project profitability opportunities by applying thorough understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.
• Completes review and execution of bid forms, bid bonds, etc. on bid projects including general requirements. Participates in and summarizes bid day activities.
• Applies knowledge of project schedule to preconstruction efforts with specific focus on Electrical scopes.
• Applies knowledge of subcontractor market and how to prequalify subcontractors.
• Provides system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans and coordination.
• Reviews financial risk to the company and ensures fee enhancements are within estimates, including contract risk. Partners with operations to assess and mitigate risk.
• Develops and maintains client and subcontractor relationships.
• Provides presenting and selling estimates and proposals and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Coordinates feasibility studies on life‑cycle costs of building Electrical systems.
• Leads efforts to assemble, analyze and store project cost history.
• Provides training and mentorship to others.

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate). Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Advanced).
• Proficiency in construction estimating software including Building Connected,…