Burns & McDonnell

Senior Estimator - Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $120K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
  • Experience with transmission and distribution construction preferred.
  • Experience with EPC or construction contractors preferred.
  • A minimum of 4 years of estimating experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of developing estimates for T&D construction work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead EPC bids and bid check estimates.
  • Develop factored and bottoms-up estimates for transmission and distribution projects.
  • Review RFP and engineering documents for discrepancies in scope.
  • Manage estimate schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Present detailed estimates to internal and external clients.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a stable company.
  • Professional development opportunities through training and mentorship.
  • Engagement with a collaborative and expert team.
  • Chance to work on impactful and large-scale projects in the transmission and distribution sector.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a growing field.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for performing or leading Class 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC bids and bid check estimates for Transmission & Distribution projects. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.
  • Lead or support EPC bids and bid check estimates.
  • Develop factored and bottoms up Class 5, 4 and 3 (pre-feasibility, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for transmission and distribution projects (lines and stations).
  • Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
  • Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates.
  • Review RFP and engineering documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
  • Responsible for detailed documentation of quantity take-offs and constructability analysis.
  • Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
  • Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
  • 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 specialty and standard equipment and material pricing.
  • Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team.
  • Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management.
  • Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
  • Develop risk registers and assist risk review process.
  • Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
  • Provide man hour estimates for proposals that require 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.
  • Lead or support subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews.
  • Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
  • Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
  • Train and mentor staff.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Experience with transmission and distribution construction preferred.
  • Experience with EPC or construction contractors preferred.
  • 4 years of estimating experience.
  • Experience with Estimating software
  • Must have extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding T&D construction work.
  • Must be very familiar with factors that affect work productivity, be able to identify them and appropriately incorporate them into cost estimates.
  • Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and in particular Excel.
  • Personnel management experience is desirable.
  • May be required to obtain an OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

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

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261163

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
* Ladders Estimates

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