Electrical Estimator

About BMD

Key Responsibilities

• develop accurate and detailed first-principles estimates for electrical infrastructure, including labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs and overheads
• review designs, drawings, schematics, specifications and tender documentation to identify electrical scope, interfaces, risks and opportunities
• prepare material take-offs, scopes of work, supplier enquiries and subcontractor pricing packages
• collaborate with civil, structural, engineering, delivery and procurement teams to produce coordinated and competitive tenders
• assess the interfaces between electrical works and associated civil and structural construction activities
• obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, negotiate pricing and prepare comparative commercial analyses
• identify value engineering opportunities, alternative methodologies and cost-effective technical solutions
• evaluate tender risks and uncertainties, develop mitigation strategies and recommend appropriate contingencies
• ensure estimates align with client requirements, project specifications, industry standards and the overall delivery methodology
• maintain accurate estimate records, bid documentation, quotations, correspondence and internal approval information
• monitor industry developments, technologies and estimating practices relevant to electrical systems in renewables, water and wastewater infrastructure.