ABOUT THE ROLEThe Sr T&D Estimator ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. The T&D Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates, as well as responses to Requests for Proposals for large transmission, distribution and substation construction projects. The Sr T&D Estimator is responsible for the mentoring and training of Estimators.
Essential Functions- Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
- Outline and prepare responses to request for proposals
- Complete cost estimates for assigned projects, with definable work tasks for transmission, distribution and substation projects
- Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
- Prepare comprehensive bid submittals, including work plans, schedules, clarifications, etc.
- Develop strategies for being awarded projects
- Help maintain and develop estimating database
- Develop relationships with clients
- Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
- Contribute to/review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
- Perform operational contract redlines and coordinate with the legal department, and understand how contractual items affect the bid/work
- Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
- Attend on site pre-bid meeting and perform job site visits
- Field job walks and pre-bid meeting may require travel/overnight stays
- Lead estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Coordinate with Project Management
- Prepare and submit change orders
- Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
- Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
- Communicate with field supervision regarding project status, changes, etc.
- Ensure profitability and growth
- Evaluate possible areas for potential value engineering cost savings and produce backup
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
ABOUT YOUQualifications- Minimum 8 years of estimating experience
Preferred Education- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include drawings, proposals and other relevant documents
- Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Proven ability to prepare work plans for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work
- Advanced knowledge of construction means & methods for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work, including materials and subcontracted scopes of work
- Risk identification & mitigation planning for estimate preparation
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, including verbal, and written
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
- Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently
WHAT WE OFFERCompensation & Benefits- Salary
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
