Senior Project Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Role

Reporting to the Lead Estimator, the Senior Project Estimator is an experienced estimating professional responsible for developing comprehensive EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) proposals for high-voltage electrical projects. This role independently evaluates complex RFP packages, identifies cost and schedule risks, and prepares competitive estimates with minimal oversight. The Senior Estimator collaborates closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls to ensure alignment on scope, pricing strategy, and execution planning. While not a supervisory position, this role contributes mentorship and technical guidance to junior estimators and plays a key role in proposal quality, cost accuracy, and pre-award strategy

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate RFP packages to determine project scope, commercial requirements, risk, and constructability.
• Prepare detailed, multi-discipline EPC cost estimates for renewable, distribution, substation, generation, and industrial electrical projects.
• Lead the development of full proposal packages, including :
• Execution plans
• Cost breakdowns and assumptions
• Project schedules using MS Project or Primavera
• Risk registers and mitigation strategies
• Optional pricing and alternate methodologies
• Environmental, Safety, Quality, and ITP Plans
• Executive summaries
• Coordinate and conduct site visits to inform constructability reviews and field-level data gathering.
• Review technical documents (e.g., drawings, DBMs, specs) and identify scope gaps or conflicts.
• Engage and communicate with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to secure and validate pricing inputs.
• Maintain a record of all estimate basis throughout the development of a proposal.
• Lead internal estimate reviews and provide detailed justifications and breakdowns to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct final bid submission reviews with the appropriate internal signing authorities.
• Participate in strategy development for complex proposals, including alternative methods, value engineering options, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide peer reviews and mentor junior estimating staff through task collaboration and technical feedback.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of estimating tools, templates, and standard practices.
• Conduct formal estimate hand-off meetings with the Project Management team after contract award.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of change orders and scope adjustments.
• Participate in project close-out and post-mortem reviews to support continuous improvement.
• Attend regular estimating team meetings to share updates, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Submit accurate and timely administrative documentation, including daily timesheets.
• Contribute to the maintenance of historical cost data and continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating team.

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