Substation Estimator

Job Summary

Prepare cost estimates for projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. This position will provide professional assistance to Operations Manager, field supervisors, and customers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Develop substation bid hour and bid sheets for estimates on bid projects. Cross training on transmission lines would be required.

Contact suppliers for pricing

Prepare take-offs, staking sheets

Familiarize with bid documents.

Conduct visits to job sites as needed.

Inform others within the department of project status and current assignments.

Assess accurate and efficient estimating techniques.

Assist other members of the estimating team

Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

Develop and maintain professional, working relationships with vendors, customers, engineers, owners, contractors and subcontractors for any changes in work, schedule, and estimates

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Electrical Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance is preferred

3 years of Substation Estimating or Electrical Utilities Estimating REQUIRED

Drug Free Workplace – must have a negative pre-employment drug test

Valid Driver's License

Preferred:

Good communication skills - including verbal, written, and speaking

Detailed orientated, close attention to detail

Good understanding of blueprints and drawings

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products

Independent worker

Good judgment and decision making - ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Pre-screen: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Benefits

401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)

Paid Holidays and PTO

Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Additional Voluntary benefits available

Employee Discounts

Company paid:

Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)

Long Term Disability

1X Base Salary life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program