Senior Estimator T&D

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.

Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc.

- has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere.

Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we show the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First.

Are you ready to grow?

• 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

• Minimum 8 years of estimating experience

• 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

• Salary $115,000-$160,000 / year
  • 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…