Project Estimator
Project Estimator
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Job Description
Review customer RFQ documents for technical specifications and scope. Evaluate bid/no bid decisions develop work statements preliminary designs responsibility matrix risk assessment cash flow and preliminary project schedules. Develop a good understanding of SELs complete Engineering Services portfolio and use it effectively to develop complete solutions. Work with SEL project manager and SEL contracts team to understand and mitigate any financial impacts due to project terms and conditions. Work with the engineering teams to develop competitive proposals and secure purchase orders with customers.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for EPCM projects. Provide technical and economic elements to the team to transmit all the information used/acquired during the quotation process for a successful project.
- Break down project components and assign to appropriate groups for estimating such as labor materials 3rd party equipment and subcontractors.
- Collects inputs from different groups and creates overall estimate. Ensure a competitively priced proposal based on scope/customer and covers contingencies including clarifications and exceptions. Coordinates and aligns appropriate engineering and construction SMEs to support solicitation and verification of bids from suppliers.
- Review and understand client schedule and if one does not exist be able to develop high level schedule and identify critical path challenges and adjust cost and manpower accordingly.
- Develop and maintain estimating databases for quicker price estimates identify qualified suppliers and collaborate with subcontractors for accurate bidding.
- Able to provide budgetary pricing prior to requesting a price from a construction subcontractor.
- Understand bidding software and how to formulate pricing based on full EPCM scope.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or related field or equivalent experience
- 8 years of direct experience in estimating power system or largescale construction projects
- Working knowledge of building systems engineering codes and utility substation requirements
- Working knowledge of project management skills techniques and terminology
- Moderate level of business acumen related to budgets expense planning resource allocation and forecasting
- Strong writing documentation and speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Locations:
We are open to multiple locations including but not limited to: King of Prussia PA Houston TX Charlotte NC Atlanta GA and Pullman WA.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employeeowners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
Were 100 employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical prescription dental vision life and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave that covers 90 of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses apprenticeships tuition assistance and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness fertility adoption and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
Specialist I:
Specialist II:
We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and jobrelated factors such as candidate experience training knowledge and skills.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
