Senior Estimator

4 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Thomas Thor Full time

Job Overview

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100, $150,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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