What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator T&D position at The L.E. Myers Co.?
About The Role
The Sr T&D Estimator ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. The T&D Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates, as well as responses to Requests for Proposals for large transmission, distribution and substation construction projects. The Sr T&D Estimator is responsible for the mentoring and training of Estimators.
Company Overview
Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.
At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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The Sr T&D Estimator ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. The T&D Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates, as well as responses to Requests for Proposals for large transmission, distribution and substation construction projects. The Sr T&D Estimator is responsible for the mentoring and training of Estimators.
Company Overview
Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.
At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.
Essential Functions
- Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
- Outline and prepare responses to request for proposals
- Complete cost estimates for assigned projects, with definable work tasks for transmission, distribution and substation projects
- Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
- Prepare comprehensive bid submittals, including work plans, schedules, clarifications, etc.
- Develop strategies for being awarded projects
- Help maintain and develop estimating database
- Develop relationships with clients
- Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
- Contribute to/review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
- Perform operational contract redlines and coordinate with the legal department, and understand how contractual items affect the bid/work
- Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
- Attend on site pre-bid meeting and perform job site visits
- Field job walks and pre-bid meeting may require travel/overnight stays
- Lead estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Coordinate with Project Management
- Prepare and submit change orders
- Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
- Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
- Communicate with field supervision regarding project status, changes, etc.
- Ensure profitability and growth
- Evaluate possible areas for potential value engineering cost savings and produce backup
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of estimating experience
- Transmission, distribution, or substation experience preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
- Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include drawings, proposals and other relevant documents
- Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Proven ability to prepare work plans for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work
- Advanced knowledge of construction means & methods for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work, including materials and subcontracted scopes of work
- Risk identification & mitigation planning for estimate preparation
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, including verbal, and written
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
- Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary $98,473-166,421
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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Salary : $98,473 - $166,421