Electrical Estimator

About the role

LF Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, is looking to identify an Electrical Estimator to support operations in Bala Cynwyd. The position will develop, create, and prepare electrical cost estimates for diverse projects in early development and continue to support the project team with updated cost information throughout the pre-construction phase. The role requires involvement in several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings.
• Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned projects.
• Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings; identify omitted items and account for them in the 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 questions with subcontractors.
• Follow approved estimating practices to ensure complete estimates and meet financial objectives.
• Maintain current information on trends and changes to construction codes.
• Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record, and track estimates.
• Attend client meetings, answer questions, and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates to 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 for planning, organizing, scheduling, bid selection, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Conduct special studies to develop standard hour and cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and others to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues; obtain support and commitment to cost estimates.
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and formal process to support cost estimating.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine reasons for discrepancies; provide recommendations to improve estimating procedures and reduce future discrepancies.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• BS or BA required; preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering, or architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in estimating, construction engineer/project engineer, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
• Open to considering individuals transitioning from field operations into the preconstruction division.
• Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing, and organizational skills.
• Earns and maintains trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability, and reliability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Home & auto insurance and pet insurance
• Family support and pre-tax paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off: two weeks for non-exempt and three weeks for exempt employees
• Eight paid holidays
• Group legal and identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Stock Purchase Plan