Senior Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator
Our Minneapolis Team is team is growing! If you want to be a part of a successful global corporation and have at least seven years’ experience in Electrical Cost Estimating in Construction we would like to connect with you. By utilizing industry experience to develop cost estimates reflective of market and project conditions, the successful candidate for this role will prepare cost estimates for large scope electrical projects and will also provide guidance to junior staff. This is an internal Faithful+Gould position that is full time with robust benefits. This role is based in our Minneapolis office and may require some travel to our client sites.

About Us
Faithful+Gould, member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a world leader in project and cost consulting, providing clients with Owner’s Representative expertise and advice throughout the life of their construction projects. We offer varied and interesting projects with a number of high-profile clients across key business sectors which include many of the fortune 100 companies and Federal/State/City government agencies. Faithful+Gould is currently ranked #9 largest Construction Management Company and #7 Program Management Company by ENR (Engineering News Record). Established in 1947 in England and opened the first USA office in 1992. Constructive Expertise It’s in our DNA

Responsibilities
• Analyzes construction drawings and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates.
• Performs accurate quantity take-offs of available design documents
• Works with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
• Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates. Insures that current market conditions and specific project logistics are reflected.
• Oversees and reviews work performed by junior staff.
• Leverages historic benchmarking information and industry experience to develop early stage cost estimates.
• Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explain variance cost drivers.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field
• Seven years relevant experience
• Requires knowledge of local construction market in area of operation including pricing conventions and trend
• Must have strong skills in use of estimating and take-off software.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Strong to excellent understanding of earned value concepts, calculations, and rules of credit
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, P6, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Certification with AACE, PMI or CMAA is preferred.

Benefits
• Faithful+Gould offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes:
• competitive salary
• broad Employer based benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• generous time off benefits-24 days a year (PTO + Holidays)
• 401 (k) with employer match
• flexible work schedules dependent upon approval as a result of assignment demands
• career development opportunities through our corporate university
• highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• valuable voluntary options including legal, long term care, and pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Faithful+Gould is an equal opportunity, drug free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability candidates encouraged to apply. Please view statement 
https://careers.snclavalin.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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