What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - T&D position at Bianchi Electric?
Summary
For us, "family" doesn't describe our size or capabilities, rather it's a way of doing business.
It means we put people first. From our committed and dynamic safety culture, to the way we treat our employees and clients, to how we interact with project stakeholders on a daily basis, our focus on people allows us to achieve our goal of doing a good job, and doing it with integrity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Competitive Compensation
Health Insurance
Vision & Dental
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k)
Position Responsibilities
The T&D Estimator will develop, evaluate, compile and present scope and cost data for engineering, and construction estimates on distribution, substation and transmission projects up to 500 KV.
Perform a complete take off
Review all project documents
Attend scope review meetings
Participate in pre construction review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Prepare accurate quantity surveys and estimates for transmission, substation and distribution projects.
Utilizes company estimating system to develop bid package and follows company guidelines, systems, policies and procedures.
Prepare vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets.
Monitor proposed estimates with actual cost data.
Review design options and through collaboration with Engineers, recommend best solution based on cost, quality or availability of materials.
Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates, schedule work activities, and resolve issues.
Develop scope narratives, clarifications, and qualifications for clearly written client proposals.
Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Requirements
Minimum 10 years transmission and distribution (T&D) estimating experience.
Lump Sum and GMP Design Build estimates and have a strong background in conceptual design estimates.
MS Project or P6 Scheduling
Heavy Bid or other current estimating software
Understand current job market & risks strategies
Negotiation with contractors and subcontractors
Establish and maintain historical cost data
Indirect cost development methodology
Previous field or estimating experience in the following areas highly preferred:
Underground / overhead distribution
Substation / Switch Yard experience to 500 KV
Transmission to 500 KV
Helicopter aerial operations to support conductor stringing and structure assembly is highly desirable, but not required
Previous field or estimating experience in the following areas highly preferred:
Training
On the job, safety and compliance
Equal Opportunity Statement
IEA, and our family of companies, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.
MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.