Senior Estimator High Voltage-EPC

Salary: $ - $ Yr

Job type: Full Time

Resume required: Yes

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Senior High Voltage Estimator at Rosendin will be a strategic leader in the Renewables Pre-Construction team. You will oversee and manage the estimation process for complex and high-value energy projects such as substations, transmission lines, and medium voltage distribution networks.

• Prepare estimate from quantity take-off, vendor and subcontractor RFP issuance, bid leveling, and complete estimate assembly.
• Identify parts of the project that may be key to making a competitive estimate.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Identify project risks and collaborate with the overall project team to determine mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and electrical engineering teams during the proposal design and estimation process.
• Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Evaluate designs and engineering to determine completeness and accuracy.
• Develop and/or guide teams to prepare preliminary designs sufficient for estimating.
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub-estimates for assigned bids.
• Provide guidance and mentorship for junior estimators.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back‑up estimate figures.
• Coordinate with the data and training group to develop labor productivity and installation unit costs based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes. Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client‑required documents.
• Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews prior to submission to the client.
• Participate in client calls for bid clarification and updates as required.
• After successful bid at project turnover, meet with Project Management to fully explain job scope, potential areas of attention and other aspects for transition of the project.
• Maintain files of all working documents to back‑up estimate figures and update the Rosendin approved estimating program.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

• Excellent knowledge of substations, transmission and distribution systems, construction technology, and estimating techniques.
• Interpret computerized cost data and systems.
• Perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings.
• Identify and meet customers’ needs, expectations, and requirements.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of specific variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary.
• Work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to mentor less experienced estimators.
• Willingness to learn management techniques and take on management duties.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and an effective team player.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably in the renewable energy sector or related industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience with Accubid Enterprise is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and project meetings.

Up to 15%.

• General work environment involves sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions…