Senior Estimator

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

$115K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in project estimating, construction management, or related field
  • Extensive knowledge of high voltage construction (Overhead, Underground, Transmission, Substation, Distribution)
  • Strong understanding of construction design, estimating, finance, and management
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and InEight Estimate software
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing RFPs and project specifications
  • Develop pre-approval project estimates based on general scopes
  • Scope projects for engineering, construction, and contractual needs
  • Create detailed post-approval project estimates
  • Perform material take-offs and cost analyses
  • Develop pricing schedules for proposal evaluations
  • Provide cost judgment for bids and negotiated contracts

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Job stability with a variety of projects
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a regulated industry
  • Supportive work environment for personal development
Full Job Description
About this Role

The Senior Estimator will work with Project and Division management to assist in the development of technical scope of work and independently develop cost estimates and resource requirements for overhead distribution, transmission, and substation electrical utility construction projects.

What Youll Do
  • Assist with the request for proposal (RFP) preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedules
  • Assist with the preparation of pre-approval project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence
  • Assist project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements
  • Assist with the development of detailed post-approval project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings
  • Perform material take-offs and cost analyses to support estimates
  • Assist with the development of pricing schedules and weighting criteria for proposal evaluations
  • Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division or project management
What Youll Bring
  • Minimum of 5 Years project estimating, construction management, or in similar construction field
  • Thorough knowledge of high voltage construction (Overhead, Underground, Transmission, Substation and Distribution) and estimating experience
    • Knowledge of design, estimating, construction, finance, and management
    • Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, scaling, legends, etc.
    • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
    • Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality
    • Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and activities.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    • Proficient in InEight Estimate software
    • Effective communication (oral, written, presentation, listening)
    • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks
    • Ability to travel as needed
    • Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)

What Youll Get

Pay- $115,000 - $180,000/ Annually *Depending on Experience

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing).The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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