Project Estimator - Substation

Job Summary

Prepares and reviews lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls and project change orders encompassing all elements of electrical infrastructure. As a Discipline Estimator for Substation, Transmission, Distribution, and Switchyard projects, you will be the responsible for taking off, compiling, and reviewing bids and proposals for high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure.

The Team

Technology, Industrial & Governments is a strategically aligned sector comprised of market Segments served through enterprise Solutions. The sector delivers integrated capabilities across Distributed Infrastructure, Integrated Facilities, and Mission Critical Solutions to support federal, industrial, and technology driven clients across public and private markets.

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Key Responsibilities

•    Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate coordination and consolidation. 
•    Reviews the design scope and develop quantities. 
•    Performs productivity analysis of estimates, prepare contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates. 
•    Prepares contingency, escalation and reconciliations for estimates. 
•    Performs comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between projects.
•    Prepares management presentations and develop the estimate basis. 
•    Updates and maintain historical cost data. 
•    Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives where appropriate. 
•    Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. 
•    Individual contributor with no subordinates 

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required  
• Field and/or project experience is a plus  

Preferred Skills:

• InEight and other Estimating Softwares skills are a requirement.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Microsoft Access proficiency.
• Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating . 
• Cost analysis.
• Mathematical skills.
• Project design scopes.
• Consulting skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Calculator 

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience, is required.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.