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Senior Estimator - Self-Perform Substation (Pearland)
Description
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing self-perform estimates for transmission and distribution bids, mainly for substations. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.
Primary Location
: US-TX-Houston
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Description
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing self-perform estimates for transmission and distribution bids, mainly for substations. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.
- Develop bottoms up estimates for transmission and distribution bids (mainly substations)
- Focus will be mainly on high voltage scope vs. civil and foundations.
- Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates.
- Review RFP and engineering documents.
- Responsible for detailed documentation of quantity take-offs and constructability analysis.
- Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate assumptions.
- Develop high level project schedules (e.g. using Excel).
- Develop risk registers and assist risk review process.
- Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
- 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 quotes for vendors, subcontractors, bonds and insurance.
- Lead subcontractor solicitation and bid reviews.
- Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
- Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material quotes.
- Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team.
- Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management.
- Make recommendations as to contingency and escalation.
- Provide estimated hours for required 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.
- Train and mentor staff.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience.
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.
- OSHA 10-hour certification required.
- 4 years of self-perform substation estimating experience.
- 8 years of experience with transmission & distribution EPC or construction contractors estimating in the field.
- Must have extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding transmission and distribution construction work.
Primary Location
: US-TX-Houston
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time