Estimator - Electrical

Saber Power Services, LLC, (SPS) located in Houston, TX is a nationally recognized full service, EPC, specialty engineering, procurement, construction and testing and commissioning company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure in North America. We have been selected by Houston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for 2 years in a row.

Saber Power Services seeks a professional, dedicated individual with a positive outlook for our Estimator opening.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Estimator will work on a variety of field-testing proposals involving NETA ATS and MTS testing and commissioning projects. Customers we service are Power Generation, Chemical/Industrial, Manufacturing, and large Commercial properties. We also provide proposals for Saber Power Construction Services in the areas of power distribution and substation electrical construction. The estimator is an integral part of the electrical testing process and ensures competitiveness, profitability and growth.

Job duties and responsibilities 

• Work with the Sales and Operations team to assist with preparing complete cost estimates for Saber’s client base.
• Work with the estimating group in place to receive, prepare and distribute completed proposals as per defined scope items and meet RFQ deadlines. 
• Some RFQ’s require field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine all scope requirements. 
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation. 
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency, enter all proposals in the Saber Power estimating software program.
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stake holders. 
• Assist sales and operations teams throughout the project life-cycle in tracking and understanding the basis of the cost estimate. 
• Assist in the preparation of change orders submittals as applicable. 
• Follow-up at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process with the operations group to include scope definition, and final billing needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Electrical Degree and / or Formal Electrical Trades Schools are preferred for this position.
• 3-5 Years Prior experience working within electrical testing field is highly preferred.
• Experience as an Estimator working with electrical testing projects is preferred.
• Candidate must possess experience in understanding electrical drawings/schematics, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.
• Proficient in Excel, MS Word, Adobe PDF and Salesforce.
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required throughout the district and surrounding areas.
• Salary range will be based on level of experience.

SAFETY: 

Safety is priority number one with our organization. Errors in judgment can result in negative financial impact, inconvenience to customers, unsafe working conditions, injury, or loss of life. 

The majority of our work in centered around Greater Houston, but we work throughout the US.

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Benefits:

Saber has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K with Matching, flexible benefit account, and an outstanding work environment. Check out our Total Rewards Plan here.
Saber is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.