Senior Estimator - Electrical

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You as a Senior Estimator - Electrical will:
Analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, and other documentation to understand the scope of work and estimate submission requirements
Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates, including pre-construction, construction management, design-build and stipulated sum projects.
Participate and lead in quantity take-off of material, labor and equipment for all electrical systems using digital estimating software.
Develop detailed electrical estimates, cost breakdowns, scope matrices, estimate criteria, exclusions and clarifications required for submission
Oversee prequalification submissions, RFQ’s and RFI’s
Participate in documentation reviews and value engineering proposals
Organize and lead site walks and pre-bid meetings with subtrades
Confidently lead a team through the completion of a bid process under pressure
Organize and level sub-contractors’ and suppliers’ quotes
When the bid is successful, assist in the buy-out process flagging areas of concern and coordinating with management to accommodate risk within the bid price
Recognize risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, lead time and market conditions / constraints
Assist in site logistics, project schedule and critical path, including milestone dates and completion timelines
Assist in analyzing Change Orders and Change Directives costing
Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Maintain databases, including labor rates, material pricing and project costs, for future reference
Compile historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates,
Participate in developing project updates, bid package and estimating documents
Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures
Assist in monitoring conceptual estimates with actual cost data
Develop less experienced estimators’ skills through teaching, training, and guidance…