Instrument and Electrical Estimator

We are seeking an Instrument and Electrical Estimator for assignment in Reston, Virginia. The selected candidate will primarily be responsible for developing construction cost estimates for buildings/vertical construction, water/wastewater, pump stations and power projects.


Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

This position can work a Hybrid schedule in Reston, VA


Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual and detail construction cost estimates for all electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems
- Will interpret plans and specifications from multiple design phases; program, conceptual design development, through 100% construction documents into change orders
- Generate quantity takeoffs and pricing for all systems
- Develop work breakdown structure for complex projects to provide clear and logical cost estimates
- Write Basis of Estimate to accurately describe the estimating methodology and assumptions
- Generate quantity takeoffs and calculate costs using labor rates, production rates, material pricing schedules and historical data
- Collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors and vendors
- Understand construction market trends and the implications for estimating
- Contribute to risk analysis, value engineering and constructability exercises
- Prepare and maintain historical cost data
- Contribute to Risk Analyses, Value Engineering and Constructability exercises
- Create cost models for estimating elements
- Assist lead estimator with reporting functions and assembly of project deliverables

Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 10+ years of Electrical / I&C estimating experience
- Proficient in MS Project
- Ability to perform a quality Quantity Survey from available documents and apply cost factors to calculate a unit price
- Experience in conceptual estimating
- Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications and drawings
- Knowledge of Sage Estimating software is a plus