Orlando Electrical Estimator | Preconstruction & LV Systems

Division:Orlando
Project Location(s):Orlando, FL 32804 USA
Minimum Years

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Travel Involved:
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Experienced
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Job Family:Construction
Compensation:Salaried Exempt

Position

Description:

Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Electrical/Technology/LV System trades.

Reports to:

Preconstruction Manager / MEP Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities*:

• Communicate electrical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (LV) system items incorporated in assigned scope – from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
• Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
• Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and other material pricing.
• Develop working relationships with local Electrical, Technology, and LV System trade partners to build and maintain robust list of qualified bidders for projects.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team in accordance with project contract.
• Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
• Work together with Operations staff and fellow estimators to properly address General Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) items in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, electrical, power and lighting, including estimating of electrical and natural gas consumption during construction.
• Coordinate equipment pricing with Turner Logistics for Electrical, Technology, and LV system estimates.
• Develop value analysis to define more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed Electrical, Technology, and LV system, materials and equipment.
• Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve more cost efficient Electrical, Technology, and LV system issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
• Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
• Participate in project hand-off to Operations and conduct proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
• Participate in authoring scope requisitions for the bidding and/or procurement of Electrical, Technology, and LV system; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work; determine scope coverage and manage risk of scope gaps.
• Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
• Gather and analyze more cost efficient Electrical, Technology, and LV system bid data for projects using Turner system breakdown sheets; maintain historical cost database of data.
• Utilize quantification and cost estimating tools and/or software in use by local business unit.
• May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants and/or Interns.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering and minimum of 3 years related estimating experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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