Cost Engineer Staff - M.C. Dean, Inc

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M.C. Dean's estimation department is seeking a Staff Electrical Cost Estimator to join our team at our headquarters in Tysons, VA. Th Staff Electrical Estimator assists more experienced estimators in preparing cost estimates for bids and proposals for electrical and other low voltage applications such as fire alarm systems, security systems, communication systems, paging systems, audio-visual systems and nurse-call systems.

Responsibilities:

•          Gathering data and assisting in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
•          Performing take-offs from drawings; pricing change orders and conducting site visits to understand the constructability of projects.
•          Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
•          Understanding and applying cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from supplies and contractors.
•          Preparing bid packages and obtaining pricing from subcontractors and vendor.
•          Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work Generating high quality work Working well with others in order to reach a common goal.
•          Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work. Generating high quality work.

Required Qualifications:

•          0+ years of experience with a Master's degree.
•          2+ years of experience with a B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management.
•          6+ years of experience with a related associates degree.
•          8+ years of experience with a High School diploma or GED.
•          Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials and specifications Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
•          Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum, Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprints and drawing.
•          Must successfully pass a background check Experience reading and interpreting blueprints. Knowledge of design principles, relevant codes, and safety standards.
•          Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials and specifications.
•          Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum, specifications, and change orders.
•          Experience or exposure to technical writing.
•          Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials and specifications. Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
•          Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum.
•          Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprints and drawings.
•          Must successfully pass a background check.

Desired Skills:

•  Experienced with MS Project, P6, and Accubid LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
•  Journeyman Electrician License E License, EIT License Working knowledge of BIM a plus.

Abilities:

•  Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.