Electrical Estimator (Division 26; collaboration with 27/28)

Division 26 (Electrical)

Responsibilities

Estimating (Primary: Division 26)

• Develop conceptual, schematic, DD, CD, and GMP/bid estimates for:
• Normal and emergency power distribution (service, switchgear/switchboards, panelboards, PDUs, ATS, UPS interfaces)
• Feeders/branch, grounding/bonding, raceway/conduit/cable tray, boxes and devices
• Lighting and lighting controls
• Equipment connections and temporary power
• Build detailed

  quantity takeoffs

  , labor units, and production rates; apply crew mix, shift factors, congestion, and logistics.
• Price

  indirects, general conditions, OH&P, escalation

  , and

  risk/contingency

  ; maintain a clear

  Basis of Estimate

  (assumptions/exclusions).
• Level vendor/sub quotes; assemble bid tabs; identify scope gaps and alternates/VE options with cost and schedule impacts.

Cross-Discipline Collaboration (Div. 27 & 28)

• Coordinate with structured cabling and security estimators to align

  power, pathways, spaces, and device backboxes

  ; prevent overlaps/holes at interfaces (e.g., PoE vs. line-voltage, telecom room power and HVAC, fire alarm power).
• Maintain a

  scope matrix

  across 26/27/28 to clarify responsibilities (who owns cabling, terminations, programming, commissioning, as-builts).
• Participate in design reviews and RFIs regarding telecom rooms/IDFs/MDFs, PoE power budgets, raceway coordination, and life-safety power interfaces.

Preconstruction & Pursuit Support

• Lead estimate reviews with Precon/Operations; prepare buy-out strategy, vendor lists, long-lead trackers (gear, lighting controls), and early procurement recommendations.
• Support proposal narratives, alternates, and

  value engineering

  aimed at lifecycle cost, energy efficiency, and maintainability.

Standards, Compliance & Risk

• Interpret drawings/specs (Div. 00–28) and addenda; ensure compliance with industry standards,

  BICSI

  best practices.
• Maintain market intel for

  labor rates

  , and

  escalation

  ; perform sensitivity analyses.

Process & Data

• Use company templates/QA checklists; contribute to cost history database and unit-price libraries for Div. 26 assemblies.
• Provide mentorship to junior estimators on takeoff methods, WBS/CSI coding, and estimate hygiene.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years

  electrical estimating experience focused on

  Division 26

  in commercial, healthcare, higher-ed, industrial, transportation, or mission-critical environments.
• Proven track record estimating electrical packages from

  $1M–$25M+

  .
• Expertise reading one-lines, risers, panel schedules, lighting/control submittals, and telecom/security power interfaces.
• Familiarity with delivery methods (DBB, DB, CMAR) and subcontracting strategies.

Preferred Skills & Tools

• Estimating:

  Trimble Accubid/Enterprise

  ,

  ConEst/IntelliBid

  , or equivalent; advanced

  Excel

  (Power Query/Pivot).
• Takeoff/Review:

  Bluebeam Revu

  ,

  PlanSwift/eTakeoff

  ; model/coordination review in

  Navisworks/Revit

  (review level).
• Construction platforms:

  Procore

  ,

  Autodesk Build/PlanGrid

  ; scheduling awareness (

  MS Project

  or

  P6

  , review level).
• Awareness of low-voltage and security ecosystems for interface coordination (e.g.,

  LenelS2, Genetec, Milestone

  , telecom rack/UPS power).

Certifications (nice to have)

• ASPE/CEP

  or

  AACE

  estimating credential;

  NICET

  (Fire Alarm LII+ exposure helpful),

  BICSI

  (TECH or RCDD awareness),

  LEED GA

  ; Journeyman/Wireman background a plus.

Core Competencies

• Division 26 technical depth & integration mindset
• Scope matrixing with 27/28; gap/overlap prevention
• Cost modeling, risk/contingency logic, and price-to-win awareness
• Vendor/subcontractor outreach and bid leveling
• Clear written BOEs and persuasive proposal input
• Collaboration, ownership, and deadline discipline

Key Deliverables

• Basis of Estimate with assumptions/exclusions
• Detailed takeoffs & labor build-ups (Div. 26 assemblies)
• Vendor/sub bid tabs and scope leveling sheets
• Alternates/VE with savings and impacts
• Precon turnover package (buy-out plan, long-lead log, risk register)

Education

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; equivalent field/estimating experience considered.