Electrical Estimator - Federal Sector

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual, design, and construction cost estimates for federal building projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and scope documents to develop accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Develop independent government estimates (IGEs) and support budget planning activities.
• Analyze contractor bids, change orders, and cost proposals for reasonableness.
• Utilize industry estimating databases such as RSMeans and other estimating software.
• Prepare cost reports, estimate narratives, and supporting documentation.
• Cook up with project managers, engineers, architects, and government clients throughout project development.
• Identify cost risks, escalation factors, and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal construction standards, procurement practices, and market pricing.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional electrical estimating experience supporting commercial, institutional, or federal construction projects.
• Experience preparing detailed electrical estimates for vertical building construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and low-voltage systems.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government construction projects (GSA, VA, USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, DHS, or similar agencies).
• Knowledge of CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, and federal cost estimating practices.
• Experience preparing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).
• Familiarity with RSMeans, CostWorks, Success Estimator, MII, or similar estimating platforms.
• Professional certifications such as AACE, ASPE, CPE, CCP, or PMP are a plus.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume. Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.