Electrical Estimator - Federal Sector
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Procon ConsultingConstruction Consulting
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-TimeSenior
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of professional electrical estimating experience
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional electrical estimating experience supporting commercial, institutional, or federal construction projects.
- Experience preparing detailed electrical estimates for vertical building construction projects.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and low-voltage systems.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting federal government construction projects (GSA, VA, USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, DHS, or similar).
- Knowledge of CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, and federal cost estimating practices.
- Experience preparing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).
- Familiarity with RSMeans, CostWorks, Success Estimator, MII, or similar estimating platforms.
- Professional certifications such as AACE, ASPE, CPE, CCP, or PMP are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed conceptual, design, and construction cost estimates for federal building projects.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and scope documents to develop accurate quantity takeoffs.
- Develop independent government estimates (IGEs) and support budget planning activities.
- Analyze contractor bids, change orders, and cost proposals for reasonableness.
- Utilize industry estimating databases such as RSMeans and other estimating software.
- Prepare cost reports, estimate narratives, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, and government clients throughout project development.
- Identify cost risks, escalation factors, and value engineering opportunities.
- Maintain current knowledge of federal construction standards, procurement practices, and market pricing.
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