Director of Estimating-Transmission

Job Description

Job Description

Job Location:

Spartan Infrastructure is accepting applicants for establishing a new office in Davis County, UT or adding to our existing team in Mesa, AZ.

Spartan Infrastructure is an electrical transmission services provider for utilities and renewable energy facility markets across the western US. With more than 30 years of technical and construction experience, Spartan’s leadership team provides the in-depth industry knowledge and expertise required to execute large, complex transmission projects with a clear vision to success. The foundation of our proven team is built on our commitment to safety, quality, environmental compliance, and industry-leading performance. Spartan self-performs all aspects of transmission construction including environmental management, access, foundations, structures, wire installation, and critical support services. Backed by our parent company, SOLV Energy, we possess the financial backing and support to continue our legacy of executing large, complex transmission projects. If you’re interested in a meaningful career building critical infrastructure, join the Spartan Infrastructure Team. 

 

The Director of Estimating—Transmission will be responsible for the preparing estimates & the overall planning and management of a growing estimating team. Estimating responsibility will be for specific projects, including preparation, interpretation, and presentation of estimates for overhead electrical projects ranging from 35kV to 765kV with contracting models ranging from construct only to full Engineer, Procure, & Construct (EPC). In addition, the Director of Estimating will help to define and implement Estimating’s role in the company’s strategic growth phase.

 

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

 

 

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

· Able to perform all essential Estimating Manager responsibilities.

· Supervise and train estimating staff.

· Work with other team members to develop costs to ensure the quality of the information being used in estimates and by the estimating team

· Develop an estimating team’s path in the company to ensure that we have the best information available to prepare estimates

· Review project plans, requirements and specifications.

· Prepare self-perform labor and equipment estimates for scopes of work ranging from ROW clearing/access, foundations, structure erection, & wire stringing. 

· Review competitive trade bids comparisons.

· Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with project team.

· Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters).

· Review subcontractor bid list with project team.

· Review bid compilation on bid day.

· Develop good relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

· Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

· Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.

· Minimum 10 years estimating experience.

· Minimum of 5 years of transmission/overhead line construction estimating experience preferred

· Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.

· Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.

· Working knowledge of construction costs and principles.

· Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable).

· Drafting and computer skills.

· Leadership and supervisory skills.

\nCompany Description

Spartan Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Spartan Infrastructure we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. Spartan Infrastructure prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Spartan Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer \nAt Spartan Infrastructure we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. Spartan Infrastructure prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.