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Task Electric
ElectricalEstimator
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Electrical Estimator. Skills: Electrical Estimating, Cost Estimation, Reading Blueprints and Specifications, Software Proficiency (Accubid, LiveCount, Bluebeam). Study, evaluation and understanding of project plans, designs and specifications. Identify project resources required”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience as an Electrical Construction Estimator
Nice to Have
Residential & Commercial experience a plus
What You'll Do.
evaluation and understanding of project plans
designs and specifications
Identify project resources required
Generate estimates for the cost of labor
Delegate to outside purchasing agents
Obtain multiple bids from vendors
Assist in contract negotiations
Create competitive project proposals or bids
Estimate Change Orders during down-time
Attend Pre-Bid Meetings
Prepare Request For Information (RFI)
Follow-up on leads and referrals
Follow up with submitted electrical proposals
Read & comprehend specifications and multiple trade drawings
Develop itemized costs for projects
Create quantitative counts
Navigate through Clients’ plan room Websites
Complete estimating tasks within deadlines
Mark-up drawings and documents
Assist in the development of the electrical scope letter
Coordinate with Engineers on BIM layouts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with internal team and potential client; Assist other colleagues meet their deadlines; Function according to project's need; Ask questions to other team members and/or management; Interact with co-workers in a professional manner; Coordinate with Engineers on BIM layouts
Communication Scope
Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully
Full Job Description
## Description The Electrical Estimator is responsible for the study, evaluation and understanding of project plans, designs and specifications. Identifies project resources required for the project based on the scope of work. Generates estimates for the cost of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors; where appropriate, delegates to outside purchasing agents. Obtains multiple bids from vendors and subcontractors; assists in contract negotiations. Works with internal team and potential client to create the most competitive project proposal or bid. During the Estimator’s workload “down-time,” supports the Project Managers by estimating Change Orders. Essential Functions ·Client Relations Functions: - Attend Pre-Bid Meetings to understand the project’s intent to achieve the Owner’s requirements. As well as, to determine the extent of possible required demolition scope of work in an existing building that would remain in place and to determine how the existing building systems will connect with the new project. - Prepare “Request For Information” (RFI) to identify conflicts in the Bid Documents and/or clarifications to provide the appropriate direction in developing the correct cost to accomplish the Client’s expected scope of work to complete their electrical requirements. - Assisting with lead follow-ups and referrals from field activity concerning future opportunities; along with following up with submitted electrical proposals to understand the status of the bid evaluation. · Estimating: - Able to read & comprehend specifications and multiple trade drawings to understand the full spectrum of what the electrical requirements will be for a project. - Develop itemized costs for projects through Construction Systems’ breakdowns by computer generated counts & take-offs by utilizing Accu-bid, Enterprise software; along with, Live Count Plan Viewer. - Estimates equipment, human resources, cost of project, and materials required to complete each project. - Creat
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