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Electrical Utility Construction Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

This position will be responsible for the preparation of electrical utility estimates for construction projects to aid management in bidding on or determining price of construction of service. Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work. Overnight travel may be required.

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Types of Estimate found on various stages of a Project

Construction Cost Estimating

An estimator has to be very careful about the quantity takeoff using the given data such as drawings, specifications and other documents about the project. Direct Cost includes cost of materials, equipment, labor and subcontracted cost; while the Indirect cost includes overheads and contingency.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Overhead: Overhead is the markup for the general contractor’s home office overhead.

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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Competitive Value – if the drawings are complete, having competitively tendered the project can create value as people try to beat each other for the project. The contractor charges the owner based on the actual costs of the project including rates for overhead agreed to as part of the contract. Construction Contract Types.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. This work should be scheduled at non-peak hours. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. Application: This standard applies to warehouse or large overhead rolling doors. Standard Tools – Basic.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Princeton University   Alec Overn Business Manager, Modular Power Solutions, Dallas, TX Alec joined MPS in 2019, and implements the organization’s objectives, policies, and performance standards as well as oversees overhead departmental functions. She sees data as the key to success, particularly in industrialized construction implementation.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Construction specifications - vital.

Construction Cost Estimating

01300 Submittals such as Construction Schedule, Logs. The Contractor’s Responsibility is to comprise these items in Overhead. Division 16 - Electrical. Submit Cofferdam Design Drawings with engineer’s seal. Latest electrical estimating software can smooth t. Procedural. 01025 Measurement and Payment.