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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.

Qualifications

+ 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.

Preferred:

+ 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Estimating

**Primary Location** US-TX-Houston

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 251129

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-MF #CDB