Senior Estimator T&D

MYR Group • Indianapolis, IN

2d

About The Position

The Sr T&D Estimator ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. The T&D Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates, as well as responses to Requests for Proposals for large transmission, distribution and substation construction projects. The Sr T&D Estimator is responsible for the mentoring and training of Estimators.

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.
At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of estimating experience
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include drawings, proposals and other relevant documents
• Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to prepare work plans for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work
• Advanced knowledge of construction means & methods for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work, including materials and subcontracted scopes of work
• Risk identification & mitigation planning for estimate preparation
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, and written
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
• Outline and prepare responses to request for proposals
• Complete cost estimates for assigned projects, with definable work tasks for transmission, distribution and substation projects
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Prepare comprehensive bid submittals, including work plans, schedules, clarifications, etc.
• Develop strategies for being awarded projects
• Help maintain and develop estimating database
• Develop relationships with clients
• Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
• Contribute to/review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Perform operational contract redlines and coordinate with the legal department, and understand how contractual items affect the bid/work
• Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
• Attend on site pre-bid meeting and perform job site visits
• Field job walks and pre-bid meeting may require travel/overnight stays
• Lead estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
• Coordinate with Project Management
• Prepare and submit change orders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
• Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
• Communicate with field supervision regarding project status, changes, etc.
• Ensure profitability and growth
• Evaluate possible areas for potential value engineering cost savings and produce backup
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Teledoc
• Hearing
• Prescriptions
• Mental Health
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Retiree Coverage
• Life Insurance
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days
• 10 paid Holidays
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%
• Annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Company-paid life
• Company-paid accidental death & dismemberment
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED