Electrical Estimator - Data Center Construction
On-site · Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Electrical Estimator for Data Center Construction responsible for developing accurate electrical construction estimates, pricing value-engineered alternatives, preparing bid packages, attending pre-bid meetings, leading estimating team, coordinating with clients, designers, and vendors; proficient in Accubid Anywhere, LiveCount, McCormick, Bluebeam, ConEst; knowledge of electrical design calculations; experience with $10 million to $100 million bids; emphasis on organization, back-office efficiency, and adherence to company design standards.
Required Qualifications
- 3-7 years of estimating and preconstruction bid experience on large electrical projects
- Electrical contracting experience a must
- Will consider union or non-union candidates
- Solid knowledge of estimating software: Accubid Anywhere with LiveCount, McCormick, Bluebeam; ConEst a plus
- Proven experience driving successful bid processes for $10 million to $100 million bids
- Experience interacting with State and local Municipalities a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication; client-facing skills
- Ability to work independently; self-motivated with attention to detail
- Experience with design-build estimating and plans/specs work
- Ability to prepare and review scopes of work, vendor solicitations, and final bid packages
- Experience in pre-bid activities: job walks, meetings, collaborations with clients and design professionals
- Background in critical facilities or data center environments is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6)
- Knowledge of electrical calculations (voltage-drop, conduit-fill, ampacity, de-rating) and codes
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