Engineer, Preconstruction (Electrical Estimator)

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Electrical Estimator to join our Pre-Construction team in Chennai. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing accurate electrical quantity estimates from BIM models and electrical drawings, supporting project planning and budgeting. You'll work with the Pre-Construction Manager to ensure precise estimations for electrical components and systems from the planning stage through pre-construction phases.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualification:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Instrumentation & Control Engineering or Diploma in Electrical & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering or Equivalent degree from Electrical background.
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years in electrical quantity estimation
• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Revit for extracting quantities from BIM models
• Communication: Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Core Competency: Ability to read electrical drawings and arrive at electrical item estimations
• Project Experience: Experience with US-based projects (highly preferable)

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

 

 

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