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Senior Estimator-Electrical

Balfour Beatty US · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Prepares budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects.
  • Works with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work.
  • Prepares quantity surveys and reviews project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI categories of work.
  • Might supervise other estimators or intern/co-op students adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Requirements

  • Seven years of pre-construction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
  • Two years direct supervisory experience.
  • Knowledgeable in some or all of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, and other trades.
  • Quantity survey capabilities.
  • Computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (like MC2), word processing, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms, database applications and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in the Florida area.
  • Knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials.
  • Assesses and plans takeoff workload.
  • Proficient in all computer software programs used in pre-construction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. MC2, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Paydirt, Constructware, and іSqFt).

Skills

  • Quantity survey capabilities.
  • Computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (like MC2), word processing, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms, database applications and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
  • Health Savings Account.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Tuition Assistance.
  • Employee Referral Bonus.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position may require occasional evening and weekend work.

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