Electrical Estimator

Position Title: Sr. Project Estimator - Construction (Hybrid)

Location: Detroit, MI, USA, 48226

Duration: 12- months Contract on W2 (Possible extension)

Note*- What they are looking for:

• Electrical Engineer or Electrical Master Journeyman
• Strong construction/commercial project experience
• Experience estimating electrical systems, including:
• Underground and overhead systems
• Transformer and inverter installations
• Solar and renewable energy projects (preferred)
• A minimum of 5 years of direct estimating experience specifically aligned to the above areas.

Position Description:

• Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates.
• Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and procedures.
• Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes.
• Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates.
• Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates.
• Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness.
• Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates.
• Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing
• Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy.
• Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules
• Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis.
• Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans.
• Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
• Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School or GED, & 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience, or
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems . or
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel

Other Qualifications Preferred:

• 4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects,
• preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.)
• Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work)
• Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction, commissioning, etc.)
• Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or any other estimating software.

Additional Information:

• Location Requirement: Hybrid - Must be able to come on-site periodically (Tu, We & Th) and reside at a commutable distance from the work location in Metro Detroit and two days remote.