Estimator - Electrical Substation

IB Abel Inc • Macungie, PA

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About The Position

IB Abel’s 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals. IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.

Requirements

• An acceptable combination of education and/or work experience within the Electric Utility industry (Electric Utility preferred) with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar preferred.
• Five years or more related experience in Electric construction industry performing cost estimates and estimating knowledge of electrical industry.
• An acceptable combination of education and work experience, validating estimating skill level.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and Accubid Estimating Software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera a plus.
• Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with occasional travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings.

Nice To Haves

• A ‘can-do’ attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Review all contract documents to understand requirements, risks, and pricing impacts.
• Perform material take-off.
• Obtain vendor and subcontractor quotes and evaluate for completeness and best price.
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and/or provide input for customer deliverables (schedule, proposal letter, etc.).
• Work with Estimating Project Administrator to upload project documents for vendors/subcontractors and to submit RFIs for estimating questions by deadline.
• Distribute qualification documents as required for the bid.
• Prepare award documents for review to be submitted by deadline.
• Assure complete and thorough pre-construction planning and distribution of all documents per project delivery process.
• Review purchase orders, subcontracts, and contracts for accuracy.
• Identify areas of importance (milestones, liquidated damages, etc.) and relay to project management (PM) team.
• Identify possible change orders.
• Facilitate a scope review with PM team to align estimate assumptions with project execution.
• Assist construction personnel at project startup to communicate basis and approach of cost estimate.
• Attend pre-construction/project meetings.
• Relay project insights to PM team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Vehicle allowance program.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Performance-based bonuses/incentives.
• Progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree