Electrical / Systems Construction Estimator

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical / Systems Construction Estimator to join our team! In this role you will get to perform estimating activities for electrical aspects of a wide variety of project types and delivery methods.

The Electrical / Systems Estimator should have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of a combination of field and office experience, preferably with an at-risk direct-hire electrical contractor.   The ideal candidate will have experience on Transportation, Water / Wastewater, Industrial, and/or Commercial markets.   Candidate must understand the essentials of the electrical contracting business, application of products, basic code knowledge, and good organizational skills.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop comprehensive estimates in accordance with common electrical construction estimating practices and software.
• Perform detailed review of project plans and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for electrical equipment and related materials.
• Prepare top-down conceptual and bottoms-up detailed estimates.
• Utilize estimating software to create activities to accurately reflect the means and methods of the work.
• Compare productivity rates with historical data.
• Coordinate with estimating team to ensure all contract scope is covered.
• Initiate contact and solicit quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Actively participate in bid reviews.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Understand the essentials of the electrical contracting business, application of products, basic code knowledge, and good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical estimating practices.
• More than 3 years of related practical work experience in the direct-hire electrical construction industry familiar with products, methods, and estimating activities.
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with various software including Microsoft Office, Blue Beam, and standard industry estimating software.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in Transportation, Water / Wastewater, Industrial, and/or Commercial markets, preferably with an at-risk direct-hire electrical contractor.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred
• Demonstrated team and leadership skills.
• Desire to train and mentor less experienced staff.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $53.94 - $94.42

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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