Senior Estimator

Henkels & McCoy West; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy West seeks a Senior Estimator in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on Substation projects. This role involves leading estimating activities, collaborating closely with project teams, and managing pricing efforts for complex projects.

The ideal candidate must have a BS degree in a related field and over 8 years of experience. A competitive wage range of $120,000 to $181,000 is offered, along with benefits like a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in estimating
• Advanced knowledge of construction and utility industry practices
• Must be highly organized and adaptable to changes

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating for Transmission and Substation construction projects.
• Collaborate with project teams for job planning and execution.
• Review project documents and attend pre-bid meetings.

Skills

Leading estimating activity for mid to large scale projects

Reading and performing take-offs of engineered drawings

Relevant estimating software (B2W Preferred)

Complex problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability to new processes

Education

BS degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Estimator – Pomona, CA

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator will be a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced estimating concepts for mid to large scale Transmission and Substation construction projects of significant complexity with a focus on Substation estimates. This position provides direct support to the project teams in the planning and execution of the job, to include determining scope of project, subcontractor needs, unit/man-hour figures for self-performed work, and project specific needs and requirements.

The Senior Estimator will completely understand the business, its context, manage implications related to estimating and cost control and assists in leading the effort to ensure compliance with the Henkels & McCoy established Project Management Methodology and upholds H&M safety and quality management protocols.

The Senior Estimator leads every level of the estimating process including reviewing of project and design related documents, attending pre-bid meetings, traveling to job locations to confirm project site conditions, and evaluating contract specifications and scope definition on bid opportunities. This position works with operations, project management, scheduling, and proposal staff to coordinate and manage pricing for multiple concurrent pricing efforts. This position also assists field personnel in developing and/or recommending change orders to scope as needed.

This role will be intimately involved in the collection and analysis of project performance data which is used in the continuous improvement efforts to our estimating approach. This role is also responsible to compile and present project and pricing data to company stakeholders at various levels for approval and finalize pricing submittals.

The Senior Estimator provides leadership in the continuous improvement of methodology and/or selection of tools, approaches and process enhancements using fundamentals of H&M Project Management practices. Additionally, this role contributes related process improvements and implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading estimating activity for mid to large scale projects and advanced knowledge of construction and utility industry practices
• Proficient in reading and performing take-offs of engineered drawings
• Experienced with relevant estimating software (B2W Preferred) and MS Office Suite
• Highly complex problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and able to adapt to complex schedules and changes
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Must be highly adaptable to new processes and procedures

Educational Background

BS degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Relevant Experience

Years of Relevant Experience

8+

Wage Range

$120,000 - $181,000 (will depend on level of experience & expertise)

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.