Utility (T&D) and Substation Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Sargent Electric Company ( -Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times . Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.
We are seeking a UTILITY (Transmission & Distribution) AND SUBSTATION ESTIMATOR to support our growing New England Utility business located in Lewiston, Maine.
This is a hybrid position with work from home and in the office as needed to support collaboration and teamwork in the preparation of proposals and bids.

• Review and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures. 
• Review contracts, proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate. 
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. 
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid / project. 
• Review all final estimate packages with operations personnel prior to formal quotation to ensure accuracy and completeness. 
• Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested. 
• Support Corporate and Regional personnel in preparation of estimates. Provide technical support as necessary. 
• Manage subordinate estimating team members. Build the team as necessary.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures. 
• Assist in developing and supporting the proposal response.  Includes writing work plans, schedule development, and other technical responses. 
• Manage RFP process for necessary suppliers and subcontractors. 
• Interface with owner, A/E, partners, or other contractors to provide engineering and cost data to assist Operations in the final evaluation of bid / proposal. 
• Follow awarded contracts – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procurement of material etc.
• Facilitate contract handoff to PM / Operations.  Includes job cost tracking set-up, development of revenue recognition units, and productivity analysis reporting.
• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.

• Excellent written communication skills.  Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a range of diverse individuals.
• Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, communicates effectively as a team player.
• Understands the importance of being able to multitask. 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years' experience in Distribution and Transmission estimating.
• Experience utilizing electrical estimating software (AccuBid, B2W, Bluebeam or similar).
• Understanding of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation experience from 12kV to 345kV.
• Thorough understanding of labor risk factors including, but not limited to, location, weather, labor availability, installation difficulty, and scheduling.
• Advanced knowledge of all standard electrical systems in Transmission and Distribution construction projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification required, or willingness to obtain.
• ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation a plus, not required.
• Prior experience working with Northeast utility owners (Eversource, National Grid, Avangrid, CMP, Versant Power, or similar).
• Familiarity with utility owner bid forms, unit price schedules, and owner-furnished material structures.
• Familiarity with IBEW collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon requirements.
• Experience analyzing historical job cost data and applying it to future estimates.
• Exposure to Earned Value Management or project controls concepts.

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