Estimator - Gas Power Generation

Blattner•Avon, MN

1d•$75,553 - $109,552•Onsite

About The Position

Blattner is expanding its energy construction leadership into gas power generation. This is a unique opportunity to help build this new business from the ground up, backed by a company with decades of proven success in the energy sector. This position will help shape the processes and standards that carry this business forward to deliver end-to-end hybrid energy solutions.

Requirements

A four-year degree in Construction, Engineering or related field, or combinations of related education and experience required.
Two or more years of progressive related experience in Gas Powered Generation field or four or more years of practical crew based estimating experience in other construction industries.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems.
Strong knowledge of construction estimating techniques, cost control, and proper scheduling of purchases and work.
Proficient in HCSS Heavy Bid and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Salesforce, Oracle, and Sisense.
Experience in Renewable Energy.

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating process and ensure all proposals meet technical and RFP requirements.
Review plans, drawings, specifications, and vendor proposals.
Evaluate subcontractor quotes and related documentation to develop accurate time, cost, and labor estimates.
Ensure that scope, schedule, and bid pricing are aligned and complete.
Review specifications and drawings to determine and establish scope of work responsibilities, required estimate contents, and critical tasks needed to complete the project.
Recommend the best solution from design options based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
Develop a plan for building and scheduling the project along with providing an explanation of the methods used.
Prepare a level one schedule and thought process for sequencing the project to determine crew size, resources, and productivity used.
Demonstrate proficiency in developing and issuing of RFPs to qualified vendors and subcontractors to ensure proposals are accurately evaluated prior to the bid review process.
Evaluate quotes using comparison metrics to determine most commercially and technically responsible bidders.
Ensure RFPs establish basis of scope and pricing from supplier/subcontractor.
Calculate various statistical data: quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs, equipment cost, and specialty items.
Track and research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports and bridging documents to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.