Electrical Estimator - Governmental

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Electrical Estimator - Governmental

Montgomery, AL or Atlanta, GA

Paid vacations, company‑paid holidays, company‑funded medical insurance, joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans for full‑time employees, 401(k) match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

• Develop and maintain relationships with electrical and associated sub‑system subcontractors to build a reliable nationwide network of partners to support Caddell in the successful pursuit and construction of projects.
• Review and understand electrical and associated sub‑system requirements within government RFPs/bid documents for either bid‑build or design‑build projects.
• Manage schedules and priorities to meet various bid dates and deadlines.
• Develop budgetary estimates for both bid‑build and design‑build projects.
• For design‑build projects, provide pre‑bid engagement with the design team to collaborate on the most cost‑effective design and equipment that complies with RFP requirements.
• Coordinate bid solicitations for electrical and associated systems subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain engagement with subcontractors during the bid process to ensure adequate competition.
• Receive and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes on bid day; coordinate with the Senior Estimator to determine the proper scope and budget carried in the estimate.
• Develop and negotiate project‑specific scope for subcontracts.
• Provide post‑award engagement with the design team on design‑build projects to ensure design aligns with the project budget.
• Ensure selected electrical subcontractor is engaged with the designer during the design process.
• Develop historical cost data.
• Assemble bid documentation.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings/site visits as needed.
• Working Conditions – Office setting, no travel required, full‑time.
• Reporting Structure – Senior Estimator.

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent technical and management skills; demonstrated ability to manage costs and control schedule; excellent organizational skills; strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge; ability to communicate and work with multinational and multi‑disciplined employees.

Minimum high school diploma or GED and ten years of construction management experience required. A four‑year degree in building science, construction management, or engineering, and seven plus years of estimating and/or managing projects similar to governmental DoD or correctional‑type projects is preferred.

Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance is required; U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance is required.

Salary range typically between $69,900 and $104,900 annually. Applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee. We are large enough to take on complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.