Electrical Preconstruction Estimator

Electrical Preconstruction Estimator

Job Code : 2025-AL-016 Location : Birmingham, AL

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a , is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

The Electrical Preconstruction Estimator provides insight and guidance in working through electrical estimates, ensuring the entire scope of work is captured. He / she provides the team with insight on the most qualified electrical trade partners for each project. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY : (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)­

• Perform takeoffs, input takeoff data, submit RFIs, and review written proposals.
• Clarify unclear scope items during takeoff, read / analyze specifications and drawing.
• Prepare and manage Electrical Bid Analysis process – scopes of work, for all electrical subcontracts.
• Fully analyze / scope electrical trade partner and vendor bids.
• Work with sr. managers to analyze costs & progress to understand over run or under run opportunities.
• Coordinate and provide information and documents to trade partners.
• Identify and attract new electrical subs; develop and enhance relationships.
• Evaluate pricing for material, labor, trade partners and equipment.
• Maintain knowledgeable of trade partners in various regions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and trade partners.
• Assist Sr. Estimator to coordinate and streamline bid process.
• Perform research to produce accurate, complete and competitive pricing.
• Verify proper and complete scopes; establish consistency between bids; evaluate apparent low bidder; coordinate scope with other trade packages.
• Represent R&M to trade partners by managing estimate / bid processes including solicitation of bids and constructability input.
• Maintain & develop working knowledge of electrical codes and changes.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM :   (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.