Estimator - Aerial and Underground Fiber; Kansas

Description

The Aerial and Underground Fiber Estimator will be responsible for performing Class 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC and bid check estimates and bids for aerial & underground fiber projects. This position will develop accurate bottom-up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company

• Develop factored and bottoms up Class 3, 4 and 5 (conceptual, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for aerial and underground fiber projects
• 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 detail documentation of quantity take offs and constructability analysis
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Review project summary schedules for validity.
• Support the development of risk registers and assist the risk review process.
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.
• Participate in project team reviews for estimating quantities and scope of project.
• Responsible for reviewing and incorporating quotes on bonds and insurance.
• Perform small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.
• Support subcontractor pre‑qualification, solicitation and bid reviews.
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
• Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material pricing.
• Support the development of general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team.
• Support the review of final estimate and presentation to management.
• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
• Support the Section Manager in the determination of a man hour estimate for the required estimating effort.
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates, and options.
• Responsible for updating cost history and database management.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years of direct project estimating experience.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Con Est and K-Base.
• OSHA 10-hour certification Required
• Preferred:
  Knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding fiber construction work. Must be familiar with factors that affect constructability and work productivity, be able to identify them and appropriately incorporate them into cost estimates. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a willingness to learn and assist in estimating other business lines- specifically Transmission & Distribution

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

Req : 252381

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB