Senior Electrical Estimator

About the Company

Our client a nationally recognized specialty electrical contractor is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator

The Senior Electrical Estimator is a position that supports our clients fast-growing High Voltage Substation, Electrical Construction and EPC businesses. This position will participate in pre-bid meetings and bid proposal development. This role handles contract aspects during both the tendering and project initiation phases for assigned projects. The Senior Estimator will provide analysis of customer specifications, requests for quotations, material pricing and all related commercial, legal and technical documents for business opportunities. This position will actively participate in the project hand off process and assist during project commencement. This position may lead a team of junior estimators and mentor other staff. This position may require limited overnight travel.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Experience estimating 35kV – 500kV air insulated and gas insulated switchgear and substations
• Review and analyze customer specifications and bid documents in order to identify potential constructability, commercial and legal risks
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits. Document notes and photos.
• Review, analyze and identify inconsistencies in the drawings. Determine the need for scope clarifications and submit scope clarifications as needed.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Provide cost estimates for substation proposals
• Develop bid clarifications and exclusions for the bid submittal. Address identified risk points and gaps in scope
• Participate in constructability reviews and cost saving enhancement discussions
• Work with the estimating and projects teams in order to develop a resource loaded schedule to include with bid submittals
• Lead the project hand off process by preparing the package of drawings, estimate and other supporting documents needed for review with operations for successful project execution.
• Participate in the estimate review process with leadership
• Prepare and/or provide input for customer required deliverables (schedule, proposal letter, etc.)
• Develop scope of work packages for subcontractors and analyze subcontractor proposals.
• Maintain and enhance customer relationships.
• Prepare proposal submittals.
• Prepare estimates and various other legal documents for signature and assist with the drafting and preparation of proposals.
• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of internal risk review meetings;
• Assist the businesses in determining prime contract flow down terms and conditions for incorporation into supplier and subcontract agreements and ensure internal departments know HR/insurance requirements;
• Assist Project Managers with change order preparation;
• Travel to project and bid locations as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HV Substation estimating experience in the Electric Utility, Transit or EPC Markets

Required Skills

• Proficiency in reading and understanding project documents and drawings
• Exceptional oral and written communications
• Ability to analyze and identify basic and complex commercial and contractual risks
• Proficient Negotiation Skills
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project and Procore

Pay range and compensation package

• $140,000 - $200,000 plus bonus