**Electrical Estimator 2 - Tysons, VA** ID **12845** Location **Tysons, VA** Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=MCDEAN&cws=62&rid=12845) **M.C. Dean** is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. **Position Overview:** The position of **Electrical Estimator 2** isresponsible for assisting more experienced estimators in preparing cost estimates for bids and proposals for electrical and other multi-discipline system applications. These applications are to include fire alarm systems, security systems, communication systems, paging systems, audio-visual systems, and nurse-call systems. **Position Responsibilities** · Gathering data and assisting in preparing bid proposals and design/build proposals. · Performing take-offs from drawings; pricing change orders and conducting site visits to understand the constructability of projects. · Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements. · Understanding and applying cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors. · Preparing bid packages and obtaining pricing from subcontractors and vendors · Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials, and specifications · Experience reading and interpreting blueprints. · Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum, · Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprints, and drawings. · Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. · Generating high quality work · Working well with others to reach a common goal. · Must successfully pass a background check. · Working knowledge of Accubid, a plus. · Working knowledge of BIM, a plus. **Education & Experience:** · 2+ years’ experience with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a preference for Construction Management, or Engineering · 6 + years of experience with an Associate’s Degree · 8+ years’ experience with a high school diploma or GED · Working knowledge of Accubid is a plus. **Abilities:** · Exposure to computer screens for an extended period. · Sitting for extended periods of time. · Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. · Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. · Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. · Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. · Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. · Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. · Identify and understand the speech of another person. Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception. **EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled** **VEVRAA Contractor**