Senior Estimator

1 week ago

Houston, TX, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

Description

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing self-perform estimates for transmission and distribution bids, mainly for substations. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

  • Develop bottoms up estimates for transmission and distribution bids (mainly substations)

  • Focus will be mainly on high voltage scope vs. civil and foundations.

  • Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates.

  • Review RFP and engineering documents.

  • Responsible for detailed documentation of quantity take-offs and constructability analysis.

  • Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate assumptions.

  • Develop high level project schedules (e.g. using Excel).

  • 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 for vendors, subcontractors, bonds and insurance.

  • Lead subcontractor 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 quotes.

  • Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team.

  • Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management.

  • Make recommendations as to contingency and escalation.

  • Provide estimated hours for required estimating effort and review with Section Manager

  • 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 Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience.

  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  • Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.

  • OSHA 10-hour certification required.

Preferred:

  • 4 years of self-perform substation estimating experience.

  • 8 years of experience with transmission & distribution EPC or construction contractors estimating in the field.

  • Must have extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding transmission and distribution construction work.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 251129

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

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