Estimator - Substation

CIANBRO; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Charlotte, NC, is looking for an experienced estimator for substation projects, focusing on cost analysis and proposal preparation. Candidates should have an engineering degree or equivalent experience, with at least three years in substation estimating. The role involves developing estimates, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring compliance with client expectations. Strong computer skills and familiarity with estimating software are required. This opportunity emphasizes teamwork and innovative project solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of substation estimating experience.
• Requires strong computer skills and familiarity with scheduling and estimating software.
• Conceptual estimating skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary estimate plan and assess ability to meet RFP dates.
• Independently identify scope of work and perform quantity and cost takeoff.
• Review plans and specifications for estimate compliance.
• Perform conceptual estimates when design information is unavailable.
• Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors.
• Ensure estimates meet safety standards and client requirements.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Conceptual estimating

Familiarity with scheduling and estimating software

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HCSS

MS Office

Job description

This position requires the preparation of proposals and estimates for Substation projects. The position will review pertinent requests, specifications, and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents to estimate materials specificity, quantity, and cost. This individual will participate in the preparation of required proposal elements.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary estimate plan and assess ability to meet RFP dates.
• Independently identify scope of work and perform specificity, quantity, and cost takeoff from RFQ information.
• Review available plans and specifications to ensure the estimate is in compliance with client requirements.
• Perform conceptual estimates at times when detailed design information is not yet available.
• Work on multiple estimates concurrently.
• Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors.
• Participate as a member of a team on larger estimates and contribute to the overall estimate.
• Ensure that estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by management.
• Develop project schedules to ensure that projects can be completed to meet the owner's requirements, and that company resources are utilized efficiently.
• Ensure that estimates address all potential safety risks and concerns.
• Develop innovative means and methods for completion of projects to increase our competitiveness and project margins.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and client requirements.
• Play a key part during the preparation of proposal technical information, and develop the basis of the proposal, when required.
• Ensure that proposals meet company and regional financial goals, and that contractual requirements of the project are acceptable.
• Maintain base bid documents and organize estimate information per company protocols.
• Assist the project team by providing technical guidance on the project delivery in terms of means and methods for successful bids, and continue this support for the duration of the project on smaller jobs.
• Coordinate with the production team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Assist in the development of project budgets and monitoring contract changes on successful proposals.
• Perform additional duties, as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in technical field and/or related experience.
• Minimum of three years of substation estimating experience.
• Requires strong computer skills, familiarity with scheduling and estimating software (HCSS) and MS Office.
• Conceptual estimating skills.

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