Electrical Cost Estimator - FOS

The Opportunity: At FOS, it’s all about the people. With exceedingly low turnover rates, we’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in – for a Electrical Cost Estimator to organize, maintain, and expand our Job Order Contracting (JOC) unit cost database. The ideal candidate should have experience with CSI MasterFormat Divisions 26 through 23, 33 and 40 construction items, details, and costs to be successful. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. Your Responsibilities: Research and generate new items and CSI MasterFormat divisions to the database including descriptions, scope clarifications, markups, labor, material, and equipment costs Update existing unit costs; expand and clarify existing item descriptions and scope Identify relationships between items, quantities, and costs to combine multiple items into assembly-based unit costs Evaluate, approve or reject contractor submitted items and costs Work with contractors, field Account Managers and client Project Managers to determine appropriate item selections, review/verify bid proposals, reconcile item costs and scope, and add new items Collaborate with other estimators, architects, engineers, client representatives, and other project members May handle other responsibilities as needed What we offer: Flexible work location! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success Required skills and experience: Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred and 3 years of experience; or 5 years of experience in lieu of formal education Thorough knowledge of electrical cost estimating including various commercial building types, electrical system types, means & methods, and regional market conditions Ability to adopt and utilize multiple software platforms Experience with and the ability to apply CSI MasterFormat and UniFormat coding structures Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and time management skills The salary range for this position is $57,600 to $72,000 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits . Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. FOS of CannonDesign is a multidisciplinary professional services and software consultancy founded on the core value that clients are our most important partners. FOS began with a good idea – seeing the need to help facility managers identify what they own, the condition of their facility, and how best to use this data for future capital planning. FOS started as a small operation in 2009 and has grown into a major, multi-office practice that is ranked #1 world-wide for facility-related services by World Architecture 100. ABOUT WORKING HERE We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all emp…