Project Estimator

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced estimator for EPCM projects in Houston. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, managing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring competitively priced proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power systems and construction projects, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Top tier medical, dental, and vision insurance

10 paid holidays and annual vacation accrual

Tuition assistance and engineering development programs

Flexible spending benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct experience in estimating power system or large-scale construction projects.
• Working knowledge of engineering codes and utility substation requirements.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for EPCM projects.
• Break down project components for estimating labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain estimating databases for quicker price estimates.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Documentation skills

Team cooperation

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Job description

Review customer RFQ documents for technical specifications and scope. Evaluate bid/no bid decisions, develop work statements, preliminary designs, responsibility matrix, risk assessment, cash flow and preliminary project schedules. Develop a good understanding of SEL’s complete Engineering Services portfolio and use it effectively to develop complete solutions. Work with SEL project manager and SEL contracts team to understand and mitigate any financial impacts due to project terms and conditions. Work with the engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and secure purchase orders with customers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for EPCM projects. Provide technical and economic elements to the execution team to transmit all the information used/acquired during the quotation process for a successful project.
• Break down project components and assign to appropriate groups for estimating such as labor, materials, 3rd party equipment, and subcontractors.
• Collects inputs from different groups and creates overall estimate. Ensure a competitively priced proposal based on scope/customer and covers contingencies including clarifications and exceptions. Coordinates and aligns appropriate engineering and construction SMEs to support solicitation and verification of bids from suppliers.
• Review and understand client schedule and if one does not exist, be able to develop high level schedule and identify critical path challenges and adjust cost and manpower accordingly.
• Develop and maintain estimating databases for quicker price estimates, identify qualified suppliers, and collaborate with subcontractors for accurate bidding.
• Able to provide budgetary pricing prior to requesting a price from a construction subcontractor.
• Understand bidding software and how to formulate pricing based on full EPCM scope.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of direct experience in estimating power system or large-scale construction projects
• Working knowledge of building systems, engineering codes, and utility substation requirements
• Working knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology
• Moderate level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation and forecasting
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Locations:

We are open to multiple locations including but not limited to: King of Prussia, PA, Houston, TX, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA and Pullman, WA.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Specialist V: 115,000 - 140,000

Senior Specialist: 140,000 - 170,000

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.