Substation Estimator: Bids & Proposals Expert

Cianbro; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cianbro is seeking an experienced Substation Estimator responsible for preparing proposals and estimates for substation projects, reviewing RFQs, drawings, and specs to determine scope and required contents.

You will develop preliminary estimate plans, perform quantity and cost takeoffs, solicit vendor quotes, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely, compliant and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Substation estimating

Conceptual estimating

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HCSS

MS Office

Job description

Cianbro is seeking an experienced Substation Estimator responsible for preparing proposals and estimates for substation projects, reviewing RFQs, drawings, and specs to determine scope and required contents.

You will develop preliminary estimate plans, perform quantity and cost takeoffs, solicit vendor quotes, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely, compliant and competitive bids.