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Description

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for performing Class 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC and bid check estimates and bids for Transmission & Distribution projects. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

• Develop factored and bottoms up Class 5, 4 and 3 (conceptual, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for transmission and distribution projects (lines and stations)

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.

• Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates

• Review RFP and engineering documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work

• Responsible for detail documentation of quantity take offs and constructability analysis

• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions

• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.

• Develop risk registers and assist risk review process.

• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.

• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.

• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.

• Responsible for reviewing and incorporating quotes on bonds and insurance.

• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.

• Lead subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews.

• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.

• Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material pricing.

• Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team

• Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management

• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.

• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation\

• Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort and review with Section Manager

• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.

• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.

• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.

• Responsible for updating cost history and data base management.

• Train and mentor staff.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.

• OSHA 10-hour certification Required

• Preferred: Construction experience

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-AZ-Phoenix, US-TX-Houston, US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 244928

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #CDB