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<p data-start="118" data-end="367"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. </span>We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">With operations throughout the United States, w</span>e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:</span></p>
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</div></div><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for an Electrical Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in our Dallas, TX office. This is a full-time, in-person position.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li>Estimate electrical trades, including medium and low voltage systems and associated systems.</li>
<li>Prepare mechanical cost estimates from the conceptual phase through the final construction documents.</li>
<li>Review and validate subcontractor proposal pricing and change orders.</li>
<li>Develop value analysis by identifying cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scopes.</li>
<li>Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers for all aspects of the cost phase.</li>
<li>Lead electrical cost efforts in core markets: Data Centers, Aviation, Higher Education, Corporate/Commercial Office, and Laboratories.</li>
<li>Perform material takeoff, input data into computerized cost models, and apply electrical estimating manuals and guidelines.</li>
<li>Prepare comparative cost analysis and explain variances to project stakeholders.</li>
<li>Communicate with electrical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors.</li>
<li>Manage, train, and mentor junior electrical estimators.</li>
<li>Represent Holder at coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.</li>
<li>Provide internal communication among departments and project stakeholders.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed MEP analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals with recommendations.</li>
<li>Own the creation, updating, and presentation of project cost deliverables and tools to clients.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
<p>Required:</p>
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent, with MEP Electrical Subcontractor Estimating Experience.</li>
<li>3-7 years of electrical estimating experience specific to medium and low voltage systems and associated special systems.</li>
<li>Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.</li>
<li>Familiarity with MEP systems concepts, practices, and procedures; considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimations.</li>
<li>Experience leading a team of electrical estimators.</li>
<li>Outstanding communication and time management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.</li>
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<p>Preferred:</p>
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<li>Experience with electrical commercial trade software such as Accubid Anywhere or Accubid Classic.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of electrical estimating manuals and guidelines, such as NECA.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to change, and present ideas clearly.</li>
<li>Proven ability to develop and lead teams, provide constructive feedback, and encourage high performance.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).</span></span></p>
<p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text"></span><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.</span></span></p></div>
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
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