What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.)?
Job Title: Senior Project Estimator
Client ID: DTE
Location: Detroit, MI 48226 (hybrid)
Duration: 12 months (poss. ext..)
Pay Rate: $60 - $65/hr. On w2
Top and must have skills:
Electrical Engineer or Electrical Master Journeyman
• Strong construction/commercial project experience
• Experience estimating electrical systems, including:
o Underground and overhead systems
o Transformer and inverter installations
o Solar and renewable energy projects (preferred)
• A minimum of 5 years of direct estimating experience specifically aligned to the above areas
Hybrid - Must be able to come on-site periodically (Tu, We & Th) and reside a commutable distance from the work location in Metro Detroit and two days remote.
This is subject to change.
Job Summary
• Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates.
• Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and procedures. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates.
- Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates.
- Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness.
- Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
• High School or GED, & 10 years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience, or
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8 years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems . or
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6 years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel
Other Qualifications Preferred
• 4 years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects, preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.)
• Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work)
• Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction,
Salary : $60 - $65