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**FUNCTIONS**: Transmission & Distribution SENIOR ESTIMATOR 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.
JOB DUTIES - 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's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement