Estimator (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers. This role assists in preparation and review of unit price, lump sum, and T&M transmission estimates and in development of takeoffs and conceptual cost analysis.

Requirements

• Entry-level position.
• Zero to two years of estimating experience required.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Field, project, or operations experience in utility transmission construction is a plus.
• Estimating principles/procedures.
• Cost principles/procedures.
• Mathematical skills.
• Transmission design scopes.
• Analytical skills.
• Interpret specifications and contracts.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Office.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and RFP documents.
• Reviews RFP packages and identifies scope and submittal requirements.
• Assembles estimate components under direction of the assigned Senior Estimator.
• Applies unit library items, labor units, and equipment rates as directed.
• Supports development of clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Coordinates with the Proposals department on deliverables and submittal timelines.
• Maintains organized estimate files and supporting documentation.
• Participates in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and internal bid reviews.
• Supports handoff of awarded estimates to project management.
• Updates and maintains historical cost data.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts within the estimating department.
• Individual contributor with no subordinates.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurances
• life insurance
• wellness program
• paid vacation
• holiday time
• company matched 401k plan
• vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• pre-taxed accounts
• voluntary legal plan
• identity theft and credit monitoring services
• B&V Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree