Job Description

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Senior Estimator for a position located in Houston, Texas. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing self-perform estimates for transmission and distribution bids, mainly for substations. 

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience.

Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.

Senior Estimator Responsibilities:

• Develop bottoms up estimates for transmission and distribution bids (mainly substations)
• Focus will be mainly on high voltage scope vs. civil and foundations.
• Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates.
• Review RFP and engineering documents.
• Responsible for detailed documentation of quantity take-offs and constructability analysis.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate assumptions.
• Develop high level project schedules (e.g. using Excel).
• 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 for vendors, subcontractors, bonds and insurance.
• Lead subcontractor 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 quotes.
• Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team.
• Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management.
• Make recommendations as to contingency and escalation.
• Provide estimated hours for required estimating effort and review with Section Manager
• 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.

• Bachelor's 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: 

• 4 years of self-perform substation estimating experience.
• 8 years of experience with transmission & distribution EPC or construction contractors estimating in the field.
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding transmission and distribution construction work.