Senior Estimator - Transmission & Distribution

Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261163

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB