POSITION SUMMARY
Prepare cost estimates for electrical systems installation within commercial and industrial construction projects for use in determining and submitting bids. This role also includes the responsibility of building positive and effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare comprehensive and accurate estimates resulting in zero (0) additional purchased goods and services required outside of a change order
- Prepare bids and submit them prior to entry deadlines
- Submit prepared estimates to Estimating Manager at least one (1) full business day prior to bid due date
- Prepare and send bid scope letter to customer at least one (1) full business day prior to bid due date
- Review bid documents in advance of and attend pre-bid meetings to ensure full scope of project is understood
- Provide all related project data in job folder within five (5) days of notification of job being awarded
- Attend all project Kick-off/Turnover meetings with designated project team – review and collaborate on quote, budget, schedule, timeline, and overall scope of project
- Attend monthly project review meeting to learn of project opportunities where proactive intervention could be needed
- Attend a post project review meeting with internal project team to generate a Lessons Learned report listing what was Right, Wrong, Confusing, and Missing
- Interface with external and internal suppliers to source the most cost-effective component or labor solution to aid in providing a cost advantage
- Leverage internal support such as the Prefab department to lower costs and lessen on-site work and safety risks
- Attend all pre-bid meetings and jobsite walks to fully understand project scope
- Review and complete pricing on all RFC orders by requested due date
- Update all project related documentation due to impact of approved RFCs
- Support the production of all final as-build documents to be turned over to the GC/Customer
Experience and Education
- B.S./B.A./A.S. in Electrical Engineering or Technology, or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience in construction sciences.
- 4 – 7 years minimum related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Electrical systems knowledge and ability to read, create, and understand electrical drawings.
- Construction experience.
