Engineer, Preconstruction (Electrical Estimator)

Overview

Electrical Estimator on the Pre-Construction team in Chennai, preparing electrical quantity estimates from BIM models and electrical drawings to support project planning and budgeting.

What you'll do

• Extract and compile electrical quantity estimates from Revit BIM models.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings to identify and quantify electrical items.
• Prepare detailed electrical quantity assessments and take-offs for projects.
• Support project planning with accurate technical estimates and specifications.
• Maintain organized documentation and estimation databases.
• Communicate effectively with internal pre-construction teams.
• Collaborate with team members on project feasibility and planning.
• Work with the Pre-Construction Manager to ensure precise estimations for electrical components and systems from the planning stage through pre-construction phases.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or Diploma in Electrical & Electronics or Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an electrical background.
• Minimum 3+ years in electrical quantity estimation.
• Basic proficiency in Revit for extracting quantities from BIM models.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to read electrical drawings and arrive at electrical item estimations.

Nice to have

• Experience with US-based projects.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.