Electrical Cost Estimator Jobs

O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI, Inc) is a full service, independent construction management company with over 40 years’ experience in the industry. We have offices in Dallas, Las Vegas, Seattle, Charlotte, Washington D.C., and throughout California, serving a broad range of markets: Federal Government, Infrastructure, Energy, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Commercial/Retail. Our diverse staff includes Construction Managers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Estimators, and Scheduling experts.
We are growing and currently have a full-time, long-term opportunity for a dynamic, success driven Electrical Cost Estimator to join our team in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area! In this role, you will provide highly responsive cost consulting services in one of the firm’s core business lines. If you are passionate about the construction management industry, have an outgoing personality, possess excellent critical thinking skills, and a strong business acumen, then we would like to hear from you!

As an Electrical Cost Estimator, we are looking for someone with a general understanding of electrical systems across multiple market sectors that can provide the following:

• Provide a detailed review of all documentation and develop comprehensive cost estimates/models that communicate our client’s project and strategic goals
• Conduct meetings with clients
• Create cost estimates, studies, analyses, and evaluations, at all levels of project development, as part of the internal team.
• Actively research, solicit, and develop sources/vendors for compiling and maintaining accuracy of cost information
• Investigate and incorporate project constraints into cost analysis
• Assure that a quality product is presented to the client through adherence to the company’s QA/QC procedures
• Input estimate data into appropriate software
• Review contractor and subcontractor change order estimates.
• Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project’s goals (verbal, written, and graphics)
• Perform quantity take-off in a manner and level of detail consistent with the project goals
• Other cost estimator related duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design.
• Confident presenting face-to-face with clients
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture required; or any degree with construction/design-related experience.
• Self-starter and self-directed
• A minimum of 3+ years of consistent electrical cost estimating experience with vertical construction/engineering projects highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong internal and external customer service
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Expert user On Screen Takeoff (OST) software or similar industry software.
• Professional Cost Estimating Certification preferred, not required.
• Solid experience working directly with clients

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include:

• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual
• Company sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Program with a Company Match
• Remote/Hybrid Flexibility
• Company Team Building & Comradery Events

O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. OCMI does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
Learn more at: www.ocmi.com