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Structure Tone
Electrical Estimator
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An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$77,260 / year median in Pennsylvania
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Electrical Estimator Structure Tone - 3.6 Bala-Cynwyd, PA Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Employee relationship building Microsoft Office Construction purchasing Full Job Description LF Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, is looking to identify an Electrical Estimator to support our operations in Bala Cynwyd. The Electrical Estimator will develop, create and prepare electrical cost estimates for a diverse set of projects in the early stages of development and continue to support the project team with updated cost information throughout the Pre-construction phase of the projects. The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Review plans and MEP drawings. Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned projects. Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings. Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting in overall estimate package. Develop and maintain effective working relationships. Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50 - $150 million per year. Obtain 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group. Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items. Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor. Follow approved estimating practices. Ensure most complete estimates and that financial objectives are met. Maintain current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes. Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimates. Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction. Perform change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery and collaborate with teams on specific bids. Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness. Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates. Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating. Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.