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Prime Electric · 3 months ago

Senior Civil Estimator

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Prime Electric is committed to a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging, and they are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Civil Electrical Estimator to join their team. The role involves accurately estimating project costs for electrical construction projects, particularly in the civil and underground sector, while collaborating with project managers and engineers to ensure successful project completion.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Produce precise electrical estimates for various project types, including large civil construction projects

Collaborate with team members to ensure project requirements are met, including compliance with WSDOT, SDOT, and specifications and standards of the governing bodies

Work independently and manage Jr. Estimators, assigning tasks, providing direction, giving timelines, and reviewing for accuracy and completion

Read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, tele data, security, fire alarm, audio visual plans, and specifications as they relate to the electrical work

Demonstrate an understanding of, and clearly communicate, estimated scope of work

Develop project take-offs and equipment counts based upon the specifications and drawings

Utilize technology such as BlueBeam, Accubid and LiveCount to perform and document electrical budgets

Utilize understanding of basic circuitry and wiring methods for electrical systems

Provide support and training of estimating processes, procedures and systems for junior estimators, interns, and other team members as necessary

Contribute to and support value engineering exercises

Create scope letter content and OneNote required documentation, qualifications, and exclusions

Participate in Estimating team and review meetings and clearly define your estimate work product

Prepare detailed electrical estimates based on limited design information and/or narratives

Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices

Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed

Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Qualification

Electrical estimatingNECAccubid proficiencyLiveCount proficiencyValue engineeringCircuitryProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience evaluating and estimating design/build contract work

Ability to review BOM of subcontractors, suppliers, and material quotes; determine completeness and compliance with bid documents; and make appropriate recommendations

Ability to train and educate others on estimating procedures and software

Ability to quickly evaluate and estimate VE solutions

Advanced knowledge of structural, architectural and mechanical documents and their impact on electrical scope

Advanced Knowledge of NEC, local codes and construction methods

Advanced Knowledge of Electrical Materials and their applications

Knowledge of and experience with Accubid and LiveCount

Strong organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking and communication skills

Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with preparing, completing, explaining, and reviewing complex estimates with Chief Estimator, Internal, and External Customers

Experience with delivery models: Plan & Spec, Design-Assist, and Design-Build

Ability to grasp and follow existing estimating process and procedures

Experience with the appropriate application of a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation as it relates to database materials and assemblies to individual estimates

Strong work ethic