Electrical Estimator
About the role
As an Electrical Estimator, you are responsible for estimating construction projects in various market segments ranging in size from $2M to $70M. Market segments could include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Municipal, Healthcare, and other Commercial Construction Projects. Occasional travel is required for this role, including site visits, client meetings, conferences. Travel is typically regional and may account for up to 20% of the time.
More About SitelogIQ: At SitelogIQ, we’re focused on creating a great environment for our team first so that it is more energizing and rewarding to focus on creating great customer experience. That’s what we call a win-win. We partner with clients in K-12, higher ed, government, healthcare, multifamily housing, and industry to optimize energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, address lighting, and improve the customer experience. With offices across the country, it’s rewarding to make a difference in the communities where our teammates live and work.
Responsibilities
- Provide electrical and technology estimating for commercial and K-12 projects.
- Progress estimates will include conceptual, programmatic, schematic, design development and construction document estimates.
- Read and understand construction documents including architectural and electrical.
- Provide value engineering, life-cycle cost analysis and facility studies.
- Provide constructability reviews of drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate design efforts with the Preconstruction Manager, Engineers and Developers.
- Engage with architects and engineers to develop scope and project requirements.
- Provide input on the electrical portion of construction schedules.
- Review and provide edits for division 0 and 1 front end specifications relating to electrical work.
- Assist in developing written scopes of work for hard bid and design build projects.
- Solicit electrical bids for agency CM and energy projects.
- Review and evaluate electrical bids.
- Be part of a team that will develop performance contract work.
- Update estimating database with current costs based on vendor quotes and bid results.
- Perform scope reviews and buyout; writes subcontracts with complete scopes.
- Perform electrical on-site inspections to confirm scope details and resolve constructability issues.
- Provide electrical support and troubleshooting for our field staff.
- Assist with marketing opportunities.
- Represent the company in a professional manner with clients, design professionals and contractors.
- Strive for complete client satisfaction.
- Track bid results to identify market trends.
- Evaluate additional project factors like labor needs, lead times, potential setbacks, and budgets.
- Maintain cost estimating data based including soliciting updated pricing from various material vendors and contractors.
- Ensure proper productivity rates and mark-ups are incorporated into the database.
- Research new or unfamiliar materials and methods as appropriate to ensure accurate cost estimates.
- Work with Preconstruction Manager to prepare instruction to bidders, bid form, and other bid solicitation information, as required.
- Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
- Attend design meetings, coordination meetings, and the pre-bid meeting as required.
- Maintain and update master Division 1 contract documents for CM and GESA projects as it relates to electrical trades.
- Work environment: active construction sites with frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold; walking on uneven ground, climbing ladders, operating around heavy machinery; loud noise level; exposure to dust, debris, and hazardous materials; PPE required; physical stamina needed (lift up to 50 pounds, stand/walk extended periods, bend, kneel, reach); work hours may include early mornings, late evenings, occasional weekends; travel to various job sites within Allentown required.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in