Estimator II T&D

About the role

The T&D Estimator II ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth by preparing cost estimates for transmission, distribution, and substation electrical construction projects. The role involves collecting and studying cost information, evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and ensuring a successful bid. The T&D Estimator II acts as the lead Estimator for projects and supports other Estimators.

Essential functions

• Complete cost estimates for assigned projects with definable work tasks for transmission, distribution, and substation projects
• Develop complex estimates with minor errors/omissions
• Utilize previous work/bidding history to establish production assumptions
• Track and compare project histories to produce up-to-date man-hours and costs
• Plan and execute work while meeting customer-defined submission deadlines
• Schedule and attend field job walks with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to determine constructability requirements
• Attend on-site pre-bid meetings and perform job site visits
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors
• Perform accurate material takeoffs to supply to vendors for pricing
• Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals, including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
• Prepare commercial aspects of proposals, including work plans, clarifications/exceptions, etc.
• Lead estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the estimating team and manage bidding activities
• Support other Estimators with bidding activities and training
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience

Preferred education

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proficient in understanding construction and electrical drawings to accurately formulate an estimate
• Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods while working independently

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience, paid weekly via direct deposit
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums); fifteen-dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program: twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday)
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents