Estimating Support Specialist

Blattner Company; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer paid HDHP insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Work/Life balance

Employee/Family focused culture

On-site gym

And more!

Job summary

Blattner Company is seeking a dedicated estimator-support professional to assist the estimating department with quotes, bid planning, reporting, and administrative tasks. The role involves coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to prepare competitive bids using HCSS and Excel.

The ideal candidate has a two-year post-high school degree or equivalent experience with at least two years in an office environment; previous estimating experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-high school degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of related office experience.
• Previous estimating experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers by RFPs, calls, emails, and ads.
• Answer questions or bid results and monitor updated owner documents.
• Prepare and manage bid plans, pre-bid meetings, and bid file setup.
• Create bids using HCSS and Excel and input data into systems.
• Maintain bid calendar and update project managers and estimators.

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Assists the Estimating department with clients, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal requests regarding quotes, bid planning, reporting, and administrative assignments.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

Solicits quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers by preparing the following: request for proposals (RFPs), making phone calls, e-mailing and advertising utilizing SmartBid software. Returns calls from the subs/suppliers to answer questions or bid results. Downloads owner received RFP documents and monitors additional information uploaded by owner. Copies and distributes plan documents. Assists bid teams with planning and scheduling pre-bid meetings, bid planning, and bid file set-up and completion. Creates bids using HCSS and Excel software programs. (Enters all necessary information into the software by importing, typing, or downloading information.) Maintains bid calendar and distributes to project managers, estimators, etc. Populates new bid opportunities and incorporates materials within Salesforce.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Computer and office skills normally acquired through the completion of two-year post high school degree and/or on-the-job experience.
• Minimum 2 years related office experience.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Previous estimating experience.

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!
• $20.97 - $28.82 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility‑scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity.

Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training.

Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.

Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

Blattner Company is a nationwide, leading service provider of renewable energy construction. Based in Avon, Minnesota, Blattner provides complete engineering, procurement and construction services for utility‑scale solar, wind, energy storage and power delivery projects with proven project management skills and best in class professional services and support.