Sr. Project Estimator - Construction

Location Requirement Hybrid - Must be able to come on-site periodically (Tue, Wed & Thu) and reside a commutable distance from the work location in Metro Detroit and two days remote. Job Summary Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible. Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates. Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and procedures. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates. Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates. Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness. Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates. Review the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy. Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis. Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans. Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained. Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lesson learned and participating in after action reviews Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients. Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements High School or GED, 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience, or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems, or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel Other Qualifications Preferred 4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects, preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.) Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work) Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction, commissioning, etc.) Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or any other estimating software #J-18808-Ljbffr LanceSoft, Inc.