Electrical Estimator - Governmental

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain relationships with electrical and associated sub-system subcontractors to build a reliable nationwide network of partners to support Caddell in the successful pursuit and construction of projects
• Reviews and understands electrical and associated sub-system requirements within government RFPs/bid documents for either bid-build or design-build projects
• Manages schedule/priorities to meet various bid dates and deadlines
• Develops budgetary estimates for both bid-build and design-build projects
• For design-build projects, provides pre-bid engagement with the design team to provide collaboration on the most cost-effective design and equipment that complies with RFP requirements
• Captures bid solicitations for electrical and associated systems subcontractors and vendors
• Maintains engagement with subcontractors during the bid process to ensure adequate competition
• Receives and analyzes subcontractor and vendor quotes on bid day; coordinates with the Senior Estimator to determine the proper scope and budget carried in the estimate
• Develops and negotiates project-specific scope for subcontracts
• Provides post-award engagement with the design team on design-build projects to ensure design aligns with the project budget
• Ensures selected electrical subcontractor is engaged with the designer during the design process
• Develops historical cost data
• Assembles bid documentation
• Attend pre-bid meetings/site visits as needed

Working Conditions

• Office setting, no travel required, full-time

Reporting Structure

• Senior Estimator

What We Expect

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Requires excellent technical and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge
• Ability to communicate and work with multinational and multi-disciplined employees

Education / Experience

• Minimum high school diploma/GED and ten years of construction management experience required
• Four-year degree in building science, construction management, or engineering, and seven plus years estimating and/or managing projects similar to governmental DoD, correctional-type projects
• Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required

Salary Range

While the salary range is typically between $69,900 – $104,900 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors the prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.

About the Role

The Rewards of Working at Caddell include paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

Benefits

Company-funded medical insurance, company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Requires excellent technical and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge
• Ability to communicate and work with multinational and multi-disciplined employees

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED and ten years of construction management experience required
• Four-year degree in building science, construction management, or engineering, and seven plus years estimating and/or managing projects similar to governmental DoD, correctional-type projects
• Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required