Senior Estimator - Self-perform Substation Category Architecture/engineering Location Houston, Tx

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Houston, TX, US
On-site
Bottoms up estimates
High voltage scope
Quantity take-offs
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing self-perform estimates for transmission and distribution bids, mainly for substations

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • The role requires reviewing RFP and engineering documents, detailed documentation of quantity take-offs, and constructability analysis.

Matching Summary

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing self-perform estimates for transmission and distribution bids, mainly for substations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bottoms up estimates
  • High voltage scope
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Constructability analysis
  • Estimate assumptions
  • Risk registers
  • Commercial terms and conditions
  • Vendor and subcontractor quotes
  • Specialty equipment and material quotes
  • General conditions and indirect costs
  • Cost history and database management

Nice-to-have

  • Value engineering items
  • Pre-construction services
  • Train and mentor staff

Key Requirements

  • 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 (Preferred)
  • 8 years of experience with transmission & distribution EPC or construction contractors estimating in the field (Preferred)
  • Extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding transmission and distribution construction work (Preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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