Senior Estimator (Electrical Substations)

IB Abel Inc•Springettsbury Township, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

IB Abel is seeking an experienced electrical Senior Estimator for its Substation Services division. This role involves providing effective leadership to the estimating group, managing all aspects of the estimating life cycle, and ensuring the development and submission of detailed and accurate estimates. The Senior Estimator will also provide guidance and peer checks to other estimators and support post-bid submission customer requirements. IB Abel has a 110-year history and is committed to safety, service, and project delivery, operating under the EOS model and offering ample learning and career development opportunities.

Requirements

An acceptable combination of education and/or work experience within the Electric Utility industry (Electric Utility preferred).
Five (5) or more years of related experience in electrical construction industry.
Ten or more years performing cost estimating for the electrical industry.
Five or more years’ Experience on GMP estimates.
Design build estimating experience.
Knowledge of general construction practices.
Knowledge of the National Electric Code and NFPA 70E.
Proficient in Excel, Word, Primavera 6 and MS Project.
A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of substation construction practices with familiarity of large substation projects highly preferred.
Ability to travel as required throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with occasional travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).

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.
Mentor Associate Estimators and assist in creating developmental plans for them.
Peer check all regional estimates, proposals and lead bid reviews.
Work with others in the Group to develop RFP deliverables that are of the highest quality, accurate and coincide with RFP expectations.
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.