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Turner Construction Company Electrical Estimator in Cincinnati, Ohio
Division: Mid-North Project Location(s): Cincinnati, OH 45201 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120 year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together! Position Description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Electrical/Technology/LV System trades. Reports to: Preconstruction Manager / MEP Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities*: Specifically relating to the electrical systems: Communicate electrical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners. Prepare complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (LV) system items incorporated in assigned scope - from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates. Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated. Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and other material pricing. Develop working relationships with local Electrical, Technology, and LV System trade partners to build and maintain robust list of qualified bidders for projects. Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team in accordance with project contract. Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team. Work together with Operations staff and fellow estimators to properly address General Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) items in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, electrical, power and lighting, including estimating of electrical and natural gas consumption during construction. Coordinate equipment pricing with Turner Logistics for Electrical, Technology, and LV system estimates. Develop value analysis to define more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed Electrical, Technology, and LV system, materials and equipment. Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner's representatives to resolve more cost efficient Electrical, Technology, and LV system issues related to project preconstruction efforts. Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus). Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client. Participate in project hand-off to Operations and conduct proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations. Participate in authoring scope requisitions for the bidding and/or procurement of Electrical, Technology, and LV system; coordinat