Senior Estimator - Transmission & Distribution (Chicago)
Chicago, Illinois
Employer: Burns & McDonnell
Industry: Estimating
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for Transmission and Distribution construction projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. This position will assist clients in making fact based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.
Qualifications
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Estimating
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 240650
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-AN #CDB
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for Transmission and Distribution construction projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. This position will assist clients in making fact based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.
- Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
- Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
- Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Lead risk review process.
- Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.
- Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.
- Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
- Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.
- Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
- Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
- Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
- Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
- Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.
- Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
- Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
- Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.
- Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
- Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.
- Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
- Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
- Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
- Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
- Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
- Train and mentor staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. and 7 years of direct project estimating experience Required or
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required
- 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
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Estimating
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 240650
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-AN #CDB
Created: 2024-05-12
Reference: PDehSEt3OoVX
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
ZIP: 60018
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