Electrical Estimator – Federal Sector

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive conceptual, design, and construction cost estimates for federal building projects.

• Evaluate construction drawings, specifications, and scope documents to generate precise quantity takeoffs.

• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) and assist in budget planning efforts.

• Assess contractor bids, change orders, and cost proposals for their appropriateness.

• Utilize industry-standard estimating databases like RSMeans and other estimating software.

• Compile cost reports, estimate narratives, and necessary supporting documentation.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, and government clients throughout the project lifecycle.

• Recognize cost risks, escalation factors, and opportunities for value engineering.

• Keep up-to-date with federal construction standards, procurement practices, and market pricing.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional electrical estimating experience in commercial, institutional, or federal construction projects.

• Proven experience in preparing detailed electrical estimates for vertical construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and low-voltage systems.

• Proficiency in estimating software and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

• Preferred: Experience with federal government construction projects.

• Preferred: Familiarity with CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, and federal cost estimating practices.

• Preferred: Experience in preparing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).

• Preferred: Knowledge of RSMeans, CostWorks, Success Estimator, MII, or similar estimating platforms.

• Professional certifications such as AACE, ASPE, CPE, CCP, or PMP are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.

• 401(K) plan.