SR ESTIMATOR

FUNCTIONS Transmission & Distribution SENIOR ESTIMATOR The Senior Estimator will be responsible for performing Class 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC and bid check estimates and bids for Transmission & Distribution projects.
This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.
JOB DUTIES • Develop factored and bottoms up Class 5, 4 and 3 (conceptual, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for transmission and distribution projects (lines and stations) • Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
• Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates • Review RFP and engineering documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work • Responsible for detail documentation of quantity take offs and constructability analysis • Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions • Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
• Develop risk registers and assist risk review process.
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.
• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
• Responsible for reviewing and incorporating quotes on bonds and insurance.
• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
• Lead subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews.
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
• Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material pricing.
• Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team • Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management • Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
• Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort and review with Section Manager • Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
• Responsible for updating cost history and data base management.
• Train and mentor staff.
• All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 7 years of experience with transmission and distribution EPC or construction contractors estimating or in the field • 4 years of estimating experience • Must have extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding T&D construction work • Must be very familiar with factors that affect work productivity, be able to identify them and appropriately incorporate them into cost estimates • Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office and in particular Excel.
• May be required to obtain an OSHA 10 hour safety certification