Substation Estimator
 M.J. Electric, LLC | |
 United States, Michigan, Iron Mountain | |
| Po Box 686 (Show on map) | |
 Apr 01, 2025 | |
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Position Purpose: Independently develop cost estimates and resource requirements with a primary focus on utility Substation capital and maintenance construction projects across the country. Essential Responsibilities * Review plans, specifications, and drawings to perform substation material take-offs and analyze costs to develop construction cost estimate. * Assist with the assembly of the project proposal to include supporting documents, bid forms, project schedules and review of the final proposal before submittal. * Assist project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements. * Prepare indicative project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence. * Develop detailed post-approval project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings. * Develop project schedule and analyze time, equipment, tooling, material, and manpower requirements for each project. * Schedule and hold comprehensive bid reviews with upper management, project managers and field personal to cover scope, review costs, subcontractors, and risk. * Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts, assist with technical requirements in contract negotiations as needed. * Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates. * Provide pre-construction support and technical expertise to project management team as projects are awarded. * Review scope, specifications, and drawings to determine subcontractors required. Develop request for quote documents and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope gap and possible follow up requests. * Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project. * Visit customer field locations as required to assess site requirements and project conditions. * Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects. * Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects. * Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects. * Properly turn over bid documents to Operations in a timely manner. Knowledge | Skills | Abilities * Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. * Ability to anticipate and meet internal and external customer needs. * Proven technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of Excel. * Familiarity with estimating software, project management tools, and other relevant software. * A strong understanding of electrical systems, components, and industry standards. * Knowledge of Utility, Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage a plus. Qualifications * BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (Preferred). * 3-5 years of estimating, project management or relevant field experience in the utility substation construction industry (Preferred). Work Environment * Must be able to remain in a stationary position over 50% of the time. * The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. * Continuously operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. * The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Occasionally lifting twenty pounds. | |
