Balfour Beatty US

Senior Estimator-Electrical

Balfour Beatty US • $90K — $110K *
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in a relevant field
  • 7+ years of pre-construction and/or operations experience in commercial projects
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of civil/site, foundation, structural systems, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Proficiency in estimating software (e.g. MC2, OST) and Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate budgets and estimates for construction projects
  • Manage multiple estimating projects simultaneously
  • Assist project management in developing the bidders list
  • Conduct quantity takeoffs and develop unit costs
  • Evaluate subcontractor proposals and scope of work
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site tours for project assessment
  • Analyze and develop value management options for cost savings

Benefits

  • Work in a supportive Safety/Zero Harm culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and supervisory experience
  • Engage with diverse construction projects
  • Involvement in both pre-construction and operational phases
  • Collaborative work environment with project management teams
Full Job Description
Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects. Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work. Some supervision of other estimators or intern/co-op students adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture. This individual may sit in our Orlando or Plantation office.

Essential Functions
  • Performs quantity takeoffs.
  • Manages multiple projects concurrently.
  • May assist the project management team.
  • Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews.
  • Develops unit costs.
  • Develops and analyzes value management analysis options.
  • Performs technical/plan review.
  • Considers and understands problems and identifies solutions.
  • Knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials.
  • Assesses and plans takeoff workload.
  • Proficient in all computer software programs used in pre-construction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. MC2, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Paydirt, Constructware, and іSqFt).

Minimum Requirements
  • B.S. Degree.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in the Florida area.
  • Seven years of pre-construction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
  • Two years direct supervisory experience.
  • Knowledgeable in some or all of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
  • Must possess knowledge of exterior building wall systems and interior finish construction systems.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, and other trades.
  • Quantity survey capabilities.
  • Computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (like MC2), word processing, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms, database applications and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Experience
  • Three to five years in a Senior Estimator role.
  • Tier 1 construction or nationwide general contractor experience, preferred but not required.
  • Background in electrical estimating.
  • Local Florida candidate preferred, but not required.

About Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is a construction and engineering company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty plc, a UK-based construction and infrastructure company. Balfour Beatty US offers services in a variety of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and transportation. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has offices throughout the United States. Balfour Beatty US is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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Size
26,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
NASDAQ
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