Holder Construction
Construction
ElectricalEstimator
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“Electrical Estimator at Holder Construction. Skills: Electrical estimating, Medium voltage systems, Low voltage systems. Estimate electrical trades. Prepare mechanical cost estimates”
Industry & Context.
Value analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's in electrical engineering, Bachelor's in construction management, MEP Electrical Subcontractor Estimating Experience, 3-7 years electrical estimating experience, Experience leading a team, Ability to read plans, Ability to understand specifications, Outstanding communication skills, Outstanding time management skills, Ability to manage multiple projects, Ability to manage multiple tasks
Nice to Have
Experience with Accubid Anywhere, Experience with Accubid Classic, Working knowledge of NECA, Ability to work collaboratively, Ability to adapt to change, Ability to present ideas clearly, Proven ability to develop teams, Proven ability to lead teams, Provide constructive feedback, Encourage high performance, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
What You'll Do.
Estimate electrical trades
Prepare mechanical cost estimates
Review subcontractor proposal pricing
Develop value analysis
Identify cost-efficient alternatives
Support meetings with owners
Support meetings with architects
Support meetings with engineers
Lead electrical cost efforts
Perform material takeoff
Input data into cost models
Apply electrical estimating manuals
Apply electrical estimating guidelines
Prepare comparative cost analysis
Explain cost variances
Communicate with vendors
Communicate with design engineers
Communicate with clients
Communicate with subcontractors
Manage junior estimators
Train junior estimators
Mentor junior estimators
Represent Holder at meetings
Maintain positive relationships
Provide internal communication
Recommend MEP analyses
Own creation of cost deliverables
Update project cost deliverables
Present project cost deliverables
Own creation of cost tools
Update project cost tools
Present project cost tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordination meetings; Industry events; Internal communication
Communication Scope
Present ideas clearly
Full Job Description
ABOUT US Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Annual bonus program Paid time off Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k)-retirement plan Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles About the Role We are looking for an Electrical Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in our Atlanta, GA office. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities Estimate electrical trades, including medium and low voltage systems and associated systems. Prepare mechanical cost estimates from the conceptual phase through the final construction documents. Review and validate subcontractor proposal pricing and change orders. Develop value analysis by identifying cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scopes. Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers for all aspects of the cost phase. Lead electrical cost efforts in core markets: Data Centers, Aviation, Higher Education, Corporate/Commercial Office, and Laboratories. Perform material takeoff, input data into computerized cost models, and apply electrical estimating manuals and guidelines. Prepare comparative cost analysis and explain variances to project stakeholders. Communicate with electrical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors. Manage, train, and mentor junior electrical estimators. Represent Holder at coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Provide internal communication among departments and project s
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