Junior Estimator

1 month ago

Houston, United States Dashiell Full time
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Junior Estimator

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034.

Primary Function:

The Junior Estimator works closely with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management to determine the cost associated with completing the scope of work for a project. The Junior Estimator will collect and analyze data in order to estimate the labor, equipment, direct and indirect costs required for the execution of high voltage EPC projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
  • Coordinate project negotiation kick-off meeting to define the scope and strategy of negotiations.
  • Prepare, issue, receive and review proposals and pricing.
  • Create and evaluate project negotiation schedules to ensure project timeline meets customer requirements.
  • Analyze drawing specifications and other documents to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
  • Evaluate and assess vendor and subcontract pricing in order to provide optimal value to the customer.
  • Communicate all scope changes and pricing requirements to the team during the negotiation process.
  • Input and review scope of submitted engineering bills of material.
  • Generate project cash flow and project cancellation schedules.
  • Perform material take-offs and estimate pricing as required in order to meet customer deadlines.
  • Prepare comments and clarifications to further define scope of work.
  • Attend project scope meetings and job site visits in order to provide final quality control for scope of work, material and labor pricing.
  • Coordinate management review and finalize bid summaries.
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
  • Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
  • Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
  • Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance or equivalent from an accredited university is required.

Possess skills in the following areas:
  • Ability to multitask and respond to changing deadlines.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Ability to work overtime when needed/required.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written.
  • Knowledge of common word processing and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Physical Requirements:
  • This position requires minimal physical effort.
  • Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
  • Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
  • Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
  • May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

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