Estimator Sr.

Must Have :

degree(s) in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, accounting, statistics, finance, or relevant field experience may be substituted per

• guidelines for specific years of experience.

Nine or more years of experience in substation construction, line construction, utility operations, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, or other relevant experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Overview :

At a senior level, supports the logistics of utility related construction, materials, and allied bid processes,

technical support of construction project implementation, and assistance in transmission outage

coordination, as required. Coordinates the facilitation of information associated with internal and external

construction goods and services estimates, including, but is not limited to, the administration of bid

packages, bid meetings, bid deliverables, communication, and reporting. This position utilizes in-depth

knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services. Takes a new

perspective to solve complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a

resource for colleagues with less experience.

Performs duties associated with the acquisition of bid materials as well as evaluating engineering

specifications, designs, and requirements for utility goods or services.

Evaluates bid materials and creates bid estimates, proposals, and / or cost quotations for labor, materials,

or allied services associated with project specifications, bid requests, and requests-for-proposal.

Extrapolates detailed information from engineering prints to calculate labor and non-labor costs.

Performs analysis of labor efforts, pricing, rates, and / or billing data; as well as generates and submits

complex (or ad hoc) reports and metrics to management.

Often executes duties at an accelerated rate to keep up with fast pace conditions to meet deadlines.

Performs site visits, attends pre-bid meetings, and generally interacts with internal and external

customers or representatives.

Documents changes made to documents or systems by thorough research, communication and

recordkeeping. Documents activities in logs, files, system prints, and other records, or through other

written or verbal communication with co-workers or customers.

Performs in-depth quality assurance and quality control of data and documentation.

Seeks out and recommends appropriate process improvements to internal and external processes.

Monitors current construction project performance and reporting. May manage customer projects

including scope, schedule, budget, and invoicing.

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only

duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any

other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or

management.

Minimum Qualifications :

Nine or more years of experience in substation construction, line construction, utility operations, engineering,

finance, accounting, economics, or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in business, economics,

mathematics, engineering, accounting, statistics, finance, or relevant field experience may be substituted per

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience and knowledge with system one-line diagrams, switching procedures, and the transmission

outage process

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of substation, line, and maintenance construction

Knowledge of materials, supplies and equipment related to transmission industry

Knowledge of maintenance and construction terminology

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Knowledge of economic and financial forecasting

Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems

Skill in intermediate quantitative analysis

Skill in articulating complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Skill in verbal and written communication

Skill in communicating effectively with team members, supervision / management and external

organizations including customers and vendors

Skill in providing customer service

Skill in reading and interpreting bid specifications, designs / drawings, and bid sheets

Skill in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)

Skill in PeopleSoft / Maximo for inventory control and receiving functions, preferred

bility to work in a team environment

bility to balance and manage competing high priority work demands

bility to maintain confidentiality

Work Environment :

Work hours are spent in an office, warehouse and outdoor environment

Work involves weekends, holidays and non-standard hours

Work requires use of protective equipment

Physical Demands :

Work involves finger / hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse

Work involves standing and / or walking

Working outdoors in weather and climate