Senior Estimator, Electrical Substations

Role Overview

• Review all contract documents to understand requirements, risks, and pricing impacts; Perform material take-off; Obtain vendor and subcontractor quotes and evaluate for completeness and best price;
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders; and Prepare and/or provide input for customer deliverables (schedule, proposal letter, etc.).
• Work with Estimating Project Administrator to upload project documents for vendors/subcontractors and to submit RFIs for estimating questions by deadline;
• Distribute qualification documents as required for the bid;
• Prepare award documents for review to be submitted by deadline;
• Assure complete and thorough pre-construction planning and distribution of all documents per project delivery process.
• Review purchase orders, subcontracts, and contracts for accuracy;
• Identify areas of importance (milestones, liquidated damages, etc.) and relay to project management (PM) team;
• Identify possible change orders; and Facilitate a scope review with PM team to align estimate assumptions with project execution.
• Mentor Associate Estimators; assist in creating a developmental plan for Associate Estimators; peer check all regional estimates, proposals and lead bid reviews; and work with others in the Group to develop RFP deliverables that are of the highest quality, accurate and coincide with RFP expectations.
• Assist construction personnel at project startup to communicate basis and approach of cost estimate;
• Attend pre-construction/project meetings; and Relay project insights to PM team.

Requirements

• An acceptable combination of education and/or work experience within the Electric Utility industry (Electric Utility preferred) including five (5) or more years of related experience in electrical construction industry
• Knowledge of substation construction practices with familiarity of large substation projects highly preferred
• Ten or more years performing cost estimating for the electrical industry
• Five or more years’ Experience on GMP estimates.
• Design build estimating experience
• Ability to travel as required throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
• Knowledge of general construction practices
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and NFPA 70E
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Primavera 6 and MS Project
• Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with occasional travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure!