Sr. Estimator - Gas Power Generation

Blattner Company

$100K — $145K *
Avon, MN 56310In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering
  • 5-7 years of estimating experience or equivalent qualifications
  • Strong mathematical skills, including algebra and geometry
  • Specialization in Gas Powered Generation preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of construction market and cost control techniques

Responsibilities

  • Lead the procurement and estimating process for bids
  • Calculate project costs including safety requirements and risks
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and quality in bidding
  • Plan estimates and preliminary project schedules for pre-bid meetings
  • Mentor and supervise subordinate estimators
  • Conduct site visits to review costs and standardize data
  • Utilize company estimating software for bid accuracy

Benefits

  • 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Dental and Vision insurance coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement for education assistance
  • Strong emphasis on work/life balance
  • Employee-focused culture with family support
  • On-site gym facilities
Full Job Description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Senior Estimator leads the procurement and estimating process by coordinating bidding procedures, ensuring bid accuracy, and maintaining technical compliance. In this role, you will also play a key part in securing new project awards through effective negotiation, impactful presentations, and clearly communicating what sets our company apart.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

  • Identifies and calculates cost of project safety requirements (training, PPE) into bid.  Identifies and determines JHA risks and includes costs in estimates. Pursues, selects and utilizes subcontractors who meet risk management criteria.
  • Displays personal and professional ethics and complies with and enforces company policies and procedures when bidding projects, including utilizing company estimating software, performing bid reviews, etc. Takes personal responsibility to ensure that a quality bid has been produced. 
  • Plan the estimate for and during the pre-bid meeting.  Create preliminary project schedule during estimate.
  • Supervises and provides development of subordinates through mentoring, formal training and exposure to diverse work experiences.
  • Conduct project site visits and review cost/production reports in order to compare actual cost and plan to estimate and conduct special studies to develop and establish standard cost data.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Four-year construction or engineering degree with five to seven years of experience as an Estimator or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience in mathematics including algebra and geometry; or equivalent training and/or experience; with an emphasis in Gas Powered Generation.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

  • Advanced knowledge of construction market, estimating strategies, estimating techniques, cost control and proper scheduling of purchases and work.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

  • Competitive pay
  • 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee/Family focused culture
  • Gym on site
  • And more!
$100,561.00 - $145,814.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.


 

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