Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Conduct cost assessments for HV and MV electrical power systems, encompassing substations and transmission/distribution systems, primarily within EPC/turnkey/design-build projects.

• Grasp project requirements and limitations across various sectors, including engineering-only, EPC, utility, renewable energy, industrial, and commercial projects.

• Collaborate with preconstruction, engineering, procurement, project management, and field services teams.

• Create cost estimates and project budgets for substation and transmission line initiatives.

• Analyze client RFP documents, initial design drawings, and project materials to define scope, schedule, and design specifications.

• Formulate estimates for internal labor, equipment, materials, construction labor, testing and commissioning, overhead, general conditions, project management, and administrative support.

• Generate detailed material takeoffs and equipment/subcontractor bid packages.

• Address vendor and subcontractor RFIs.

• Assess and standardize vendor and subcontractor bids.

• Support project proposals, client bid assessments, cost reviews, and RFI replies.

• Aid in contract formulation and ensure that the scope and pricing of awarded projects align with estimates.

• Assist with the project kickoff and transition to the project execution team.

• Gather and monitor historical bids and project execution costs for upcoming bids.

• Present cost estimates to departmental and company leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical understanding of Engineering/Procurement/Construction projects.

• Over 3 years of experience in estimating transmission-level substations and transmission lines ranging from 13.8kV to 500kV.

• Experience with EPC substation/transmission projects and estimating costs related to engineering, equipment, materials, construction, testing and commissioning, overhead, general conditions, project management, administrative, and support.

• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, NESC, OSHA, NERC, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, as well as local and federal building codes and standards.

• Knowledge in reviewing preliminary electrical drawings and calculations for substations and transmission lines.

• Capability to conceptualize project requirements from RFPs with minimal or no detailed information or drawings.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Skills in research, engineering/design issue evaluation, alternative analysis, recommendations, and presentations.

• Proficient problem-solving skills in time-sensitive scenarios.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Project.

• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD 2015 or later.

• Intermediate proficiency in Bid2Win or similar estimating software.

• Willingness to travel typically up to 10% of the time.

• Capability to lift or move equipment weighing up to 15 lbs.

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Engineering Technologies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• E-Verify employer.

• Approximately 10% travel requirement for estimators.