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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSargent Electric Company ( -Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times . Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.
We are seeking a UTILITY (Transmission & Distribution) AND SUBSTATION ESTIMATOR to support our growing New England Utility business located in Lewiston, Maine.
This is a hybrid position with work from home and in the office as needed to support collaboration and teamwork in the preparation of proposals and bids.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Review and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
Review contracts, proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work.
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid / project.
Review all final estimate packages with operations personnel prior to formal quotation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested.
Support Corporate and Regional personnel in preparation of estimates. Provide technical support as necessary.
Manage subordinate estimating team members. Build the team as necessary.
Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures.
Assist in developing and supporting the proposal response. Includes writing work plans, schedule development, and other technical responses.
Manage RFP process for necessary suppliers and subcontractors.
Interface with owner, A/E, partners, or other contractors to provide engineering and cost data to assist Operations in the final evaluation of bid / proposal.
Follow awarded contracts – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procurement of material etc.
Facilitate contract handoff to PM / Operations. Includes job cost tracking set-up, development of revenue recognition units, and productivity analysis reporting.
Assume additional duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Excellent written communication skills. Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a range of diverse individuals.
Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, communicates effectively as a team player.
Understands the importance of being able to multitask.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction discipline or equivalent work experience.
5+ years' experience in Distribution and Transmission estimating.
Experience utilizing electrical estimating software (AccuBid, B2W, Bluebeam or similar).
Understanding of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation experience from 12kV to 345kV.
Thorough understanding of labor risk factors including, but not limited to, location, weather, labor availability, installation difficulty, and scheduling.
Advanced knowledge of all standard electrical systems in Transmission and Distribution construction projects.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification required, or willingness to obtain.
ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation a plus, not required.
Prior experience working with Northeast utility owners (Eversource, Grid, Avangrid, CMP, Versant Power, or similar).
Familiarity with utility owner bid forms, unit price schedules, and owner-furnished material structures.
Familiarity with IBEW collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon requirements.
Experience analyzing historical job cost data and applying it to future estimates.
Exposure to Earned Value Management or project controls concepts.
Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: , , , , , , , or expression, mental or physical , , familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.
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lewiston, ID, 83501, US
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