Electrical Estimator

  • Reston, United States
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Posted

on Bechtel's careers page

No local language required

Pay$91k–155k / year

Not mentioned in the job post: rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

Requisition ID:  297203

  • Relocation Authorized:  International - Family
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Reston, VA
  • Salary Range: $91,000 - $154,7000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Job Summary:

Prepare, review and present electrical estimates in heavy civil, airport, light rail, Renewable Power, Fossil Power, Manufacturing businesses.  Perform historical data analysis and maintain historical database. Supports estimate reporting and reviews.

Major Responsibilities:

The following duties are performed with respect to Estimate Execution, the process of conducting an evaluation of services and/or capital cost elements of a project or effort as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions:

  1. Performs quantity takeoffs for a discipline or commodity specialty using defined documents.  Collects, reconciles, and verifies data for summary comparisons.
  2. Prepares portions of estimates by contacting project team and others, including vendors, to develop and apply unit rates and installation rates to quantity takeoffs and work operations within a discipline or other specialty.
  3. Produces cost estimates using crew-based approach including formation of crews from multiple crafts.
  4. Provides input to estimate basis documentation capturing assumptions, rationale, scope inclusions and exclusions for specific contributions.
  5. Supports reporting efforts and estimate summary presentations for estimate reviews. 
  6. Supports identification of risk items to portions of the project work; identifies measures to mitigate risk.
  7. Evaluates productivity and develops probable construction cost based on crew craft productivity and production.
  8. Provides support for special estimating and other assignments, including post-Proposal support converting the estimate to a budget (budgeting, revenue loading, data entry and collection, etc.)

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience in estimating, planning, or cost engineering on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in the Infrastructure industry or other heavy industrial work.
  • Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated ability to present cost information to peers and management.
  • Demonstrates inclusive leadership and teamwork as an associate project or discipline estimator. Values diverse perspectives from teammates.
  • Ability to support and take guidance from project estimators or estimating managers for the development of estimates from inception to completion.
  • Ability to ensure estimate quality and integrity, including quality data checks.
  • Basic understanding with bid evaluations of cost and schedule criteria.  May participate in discussions with procurement team members.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction functions customarily acquired through experience in the EPC industry.
  • Experience using standard software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and PowerBI to assess estimating and project performance data.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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