Senior Estimator - Transmission & Distribution (Multiple Locations)

Description The Senior Estimator will be responsible for performing Class 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC and bid check estimates and bids for Transmission & Distribution projects. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company. Develop factored and bottoms up Class 5, 4 and 3 (conceptual, 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 detail 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. Develop risk registers and assist risk review process. Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues. 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 quotes on bonds and insurance. Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations. Lead 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. 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. Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation. Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort and review with Section Manager. Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews. 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. Train and mentor staff. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 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. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base. OSHA 10-hour certification. Required Preferred: Construction experience. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Job Estimating Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City Other Locations US-AZ-Phoenix, US-TX-Houston, US-TX-Dallas Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Req ID: 244928 Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #CDB