Senior Estimator

Job Description

Senior Estimator - Self-Perform Substation

Pearland, TX

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing self-perform estimates for transmission and distribution bids, mainly for substations. This position will develop accurate bottom-up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-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 the 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 the 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 the project management team.
• Responsible for the review of the final estimate and presentation to management.
• Make recommendations as to contingency and escalation.
• Provide estimated hours for the required estimating effort and review with the 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 database management.
• Train and mentor staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred