The Power Generation Estimator (Manager) is responsible for assembling proposals, attending pre-bid meetings, coordinating subcontract bids, and facilitating review of the proposals by management. This is key position in our growing business and the Construction Estimator will add value to the organization by being a key part of the team.

 

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for several trades such as high and low-voltage electrical, control systems, structural steel erection, equipment installation, earthwork, concrete, and various support disciplines.
• Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assisting using limited preliminary design documents and information.
• Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor cost estimating.
• Develop subcontract scope for projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process; qualify and level subcontractors’ proposals according to project specifics.
• Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.
• Conceptualize field work sequences, and work with Project Managers to create detailed critical path job schedules.
• Interact with customers, engineers, and subcontractors to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs.
• Lead turnover process with construction team to provide them with proper documentation related to project.

 

Position Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of various commercial terms and conditions.
• Extensive knowledge of substation construction industry practices, legal standards, and market trends.
• Able to communicate effectively by written and verbal means.
• Utilization of various software including: MS Office, Bluebeam, Acrobat, Navisworks, on-screen takeoff, web-based reporting, or formal estimating software.
• Able to process high volume of work while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

 

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience in substation construction estimating position
• 5+ years’ project or field execution experience in substation construction