The Dun & Bradstreet Corp

Electrical Estimator

The Dun & Bradstreet Corp$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent with MEP Electrical Subcontractor Estimating Experience.
  • 3-7 years of experience in electrical estimating for medium and low voltage systems.
  • Proficient in reading electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans.
  • Familiarity with MEP systems and their relevant estimation practices.
  • Experience in leading teams of electrical estimators.
  • Strong communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate costs for electrical trades, focusing on medium and low voltage systems.
  • Prepare mechanical cost estimates from early conceptual stages to final documents.
  • Review and validate proposals and change orders from subcontractors.
  • Develop cost-efficient alternatives through value analysis.
  • Support cost discussions with owners, architects, and engineers.
  • Lead cost estimation efforts in sectors like Data Centers and Higher Education.
  • Conduct material takeoff and utilize computerized cost models.

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-person working environment.
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative Preconstruction team.
  • Potential for professional development and mentoring junior team members.
  • Engagement with diverse projects across several core markets.
  • Participation in coordination meetings and industry events.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are looking for an Electrical Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in our Atlanta, GA office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Estimate electrical trades, including medium and low voltage systems and associated systems.
  • Prepare mechanical cost estimates from the conceptual phase through the final construction documents.
  • Review and validate subcontractor proposal pricing and change orders.
  • Develop value analysis by identifying cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scopes.
  • Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers for all aspects of the cost phase.
  • Lead electrical cost efforts in core markets: Data Centers, Aviation, Higher Education, Corporate/Commercial Office, and Laboratories.
  • Perform material takeoff, input data into computerized cost models, and apply electrical estimating manuals and guidelines.
  • Prepare comparative cost analysis and explain variances to project stakeholders.
  • Communicate with electrical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
  • Manage, train, and mentor junior electrical estimators.
  • Represent Holder at coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
  • Provide internal communication among departments and project stakeholders.
  • Prepare detailed MEP analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals with recommendations.
  • Own the creation, updating, and presentation of project cost deliverables and tools to clients.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent, with MEP Electrical Subcontractor Estimating Experience.
  • 3-7 years of electrical estimating experience specific to medium and low voltage systems and associated special systems.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
  • Familiarity with MEP systems concepts, practices, and procedures; considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimations.
  • Experience leading a team of electrical estimators.
  • Outstanding communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.

Preferred:
  • Experience with electrical commercial trade software such as Accubid Anywhere or Accubid Classic.
  • Working knowledge of electrical estimating manuals and guidelines, such as NECA.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to change, and present ideas clearly.
  • Proven ability to develop and lead teams, provide constructive feedback, and encourage high performance.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


About The Dun & Bradstreet Corp

The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation is a company that provides commercial data, analytics, and insights for businesses. It is headquartered in Short Hills, a community in Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. The company offers a wide range of products and services for risk and finance, operations and supply, and sales and marketing professionals. Its database contains information on more than 360 million businesses worldwide. The company was founded in 1841 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol DNB.
Learn more about The Dun & Bradstreet Corp
Size
6,296 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$111.5 million
Founded
1841
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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