Electrical Estimator

About This Role

Preparing accurate estimates for complex water projects is the core of this role at Jacobs. As an experienced Electrical Estimator, you will review design documents, proposals, specifications, and drawings, while attending design development meetings and making site visits to define the scope of work and cost impacts required for the estimate process. You will collaborate with design teams and mentor a knowledgeable team as you develop project work breakdown structures and calculate complete scope of work take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of estimates from conceptual to detailed design for complex water projects
• Review design documents, proposals, specifications, and drawings
• Attend design development meetings and make site visits to define the scope of work and cost impacts
• Develop project work breakdown structures and calculate complete scope of work take-offs
• Assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors
• Apply construction means and methods, prepare schedules, and calculate indirect field and owner’s costs
• Collaborate with design teams on the quality and amount of input necessary for design build construction estimates
• Develop reports and presentations and analyze historical data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Proficient skills in current technology (Word, Excel, estimating, scheduling, and database software)
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, contingency/risk, knowledge of markup structures, and estimate documentation
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using software including @Risk and Primavera Risk analysis
• Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, HCSS Heavy Bid, and MII Estimating systems
• Understanding of project scheduling; ability to use Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Able to travel to meet project needs
• Water background in electrical estimating

Nice to have:

• Design Build background
• Able to complete tasks independently
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building and conflict resolution
• Experience mentoring junior staff

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan and ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Enrollment in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees