Estimator

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Overland Park, KS or Houston, TX is seeking a Project Estimator responsible for planning and coordinating cost estimates for design and construction projects. The role involves determining contractor and labor needs, calculating profitability, preparing bids, and maintaining cost databases.

You will create spreadsheets, transfer data to digital databases, organize information, and prepare management reports on trends and predictions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Accounting, or Engineering (or equivalent).
5+ years of project controls on multi-year design and construction projects.
Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Create spreadsheets to track cost information and estimates.
Transfer data from hard copies to a digital database.
Update and maintain customer/project data in the database.
Organize existing data in spreadsheets.
Verify data accuracy and correct outdated records.
Prepare reports highlighting trends and cost projections.
Collaborate with programmers, engineers, and management to improve processes.
Draft final analysis reports for stakeholders.
Coordinate local bidding with procurement, scheduling, and project teams.
Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to standards.
Handle special projects as requested.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

The Estimator is responsible for the overall planning and coordinating efforts to produce comprehensive project cost estimates. The Project Estimator will determine contractor and labor needs, calculate job profitability, prepare and submit bids, and maintain cost databases. This onsite position will be in Overland Park, KS or Houston, TX.

What You'll Do

Create spreadsheets to track important customer information and estimates
Transfer data from hard copy to a digital database
Update customer information in a database
Organize existing data in a spreadsheet
Verify outdated data and make any necessary changes to records
Preparing reports for the management stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data
Working with programmers, engineers, and management heads to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data strategies
Preparing final analysis reports for the stakeholders to understand the data-analysis steps, enabling them to take important decisions based on various facts and trends
Works with procurement, scheduling, and project development teams to coordinate local bidding efforts
Performs any other duties assigned
Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Perform special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
5+ years of project controls experience with multi-year design and construction projects
Self-starter with the ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
Understanding of the project design process for projects
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

What You'll Get

Competitive Compensation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

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