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Burns & McDonnell (old) lists this Senior Estimator - Transmission & Distribution opportunity in kansas city, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for performing or leading Class 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC bids and bid check estimates for Transmission & Distribution projects. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.
Lead or support EPC bids and bid check estimates.
Develop factored and bottoms up Class 5, 4 and 3 (pre-feasibility, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for transmission and distribution projects (lines and stations).
Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates.
Review RFP and engineering documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
Responsible for detailed documentation of quantity take-offs and constructability analysis.
Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.
Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material pricing.
Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team.
Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management.
Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
Develop risk registers and assist risk review process.
Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
Provide man hour estimates for proposals that require estimating effort and review with Section Manager.
Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
Responsible for updating cost history and data base management.
Lead or support subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews.
Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
Train and mentor staff.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Experience with transmission and distribution construction preferred.
Experience with EPC or construction contractors preferred.
4 years of estimating experience.
Experience with Estimating software
Must have extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding T& D construction work.
Must be very familiar with factors that affect work productivity, be able to identify them and appropriately incorporate them into cost estimates.
Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and in particular Excel.
Personnel management experience is desirable.
May be required to obtain an OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Estimating
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB
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Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
Who can apply
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