Senior Estimator - Transmission & Distribution

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for performing or leading Class 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC bids and bid check estimates for Transmission & Distribution projects. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

• Lead or support EPC bids and bid check estimates.
• Develop factored and bottoms up Class 5, 4 and 3 (pre-feasibility, 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 detailed 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.
• 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 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.
• Develop risk registers and assist risk review process.
• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
• Provide man hour estimates for proposals that require 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.
• Lead or support subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews.
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
• Train and mentor staff.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience with transmission and distribution construction preferred.
• Experience with EPC or construction contractors preferred.
• 4 years of estimating experience.
• Experience with Estimating software
• 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.
• Personnel management experience is desirable.
• May be required to obtain an OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

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