EPC Substation Estimator
2 weeks ago
Saber Power Services, LLC, (SPS) located in Houston, TX is a nationally recognized full service, EPC, specialty engineering, procurement, construction and testing and commissioning company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure in North America.
Saber Power Services seeks a professional and dedicated individual with industry knowledge for our EPC Substation Estimator opening in Houston, TX.
Position Summary: This position will be responsible to work on a wide variety of construction projects involving transmission, distribution, and substation electrical construction. This position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data to estimate the labor, equipment, materials, subcontract for EPC or GC estimates. The primary goal of the position is to track, bid, and secure profitable work for the company while maintaining an acceptable ratio of awarded projects.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and quantify cost factors such as production time, materials, and labor expenses
- Travel to jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors
- Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, procurement teams, and sub-contractors to develop constructability plans and estimates
- Consult with industry experts and management to discuss estimates and resolve issues
- Use computer software to calculate estimates, primarily excel and Bluebeam.
- Evaluate a product's cost-effectiveness or profitability
- Recommend ways to make services and products more cost effective or profitable
- Work with other teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
- Develop project plans for the duration of the project
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements
- Prepare takeoffs and work with project team to solicit and secure competitive sub-contractor proposals and pricing
- Review budgets versus actual performance with project teams and take corrective action as necessary
- Assist in writing work scopes and reviewing contract change order and field change order proposals
- Assist in reviewing, estimating, and negotiating multiple project change orders
- Ensure all required paperwork is submitted promptly and in accordance with company policies.
- Prior experience working within the utilities or construction environment highly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering and/or Construction Management with 5 years' experience in the medium and high voltage electrical substation and transmission construction industry or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electric construction drawings and specifications
- Extensive knowledge of industry practices, procedures, and market trends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel & Word)
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in parallel
- Previous medium and high voltage electrical construction experience
- Knowledge, experience and ability to estimate EPC (Engineer, Procure, Construct) type projects.
- Knowledge, experience, and ability to estimate related types of work such as electrical and civil substation construction and distribution and transmission line construction, etc.
SAFETY:
Safety is a Core Value with our organization. Errors in judgment can result in negative financial impact, inconvenience to customers, unsafe working conditions, injury, or loss of life. We work SAFELY or not at all.
Company where our People enjoy their Jobs
Saber Power Services is an Employee Focused company. So, we decided that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of the Customers. We have office BBQs, company fishing tournaments, casino parties for employees, a company Christmas party, and anything that we can think of that fosters a culture of unity, growth, and professionalism.
The majority of our work in centered around Greater Houston, but we work throughout the US.
Benefits:
Saber has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K with Matching, flexible benefit account, and an outstanding work environment. Check out our Total Rewards Plan here.
Saber is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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