Sr Estimator - Transmission

MYR Group•Castle Rock, CO

20h•$107,763 - $134,615

About The Position

The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for electric transmission, substation, and distribution construction projects Company Overview Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere. Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Minimum 5 years of transmission, substation, & distribution construction estimating experience
Proven ability to prepare conceptual, design-build, and EPC estimates based upon minimal design input from engineering
Solid knowledge of national electrical code
Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals, and other relevant documents
Proven ability to prepare work plans for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work
Solid knowledge of construction means & methods for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work
Risk identification & mitigation planning for estimate preparation
Advanced knowledge of transmission, substation, & distribution long lead equipment, materials, and methods of installation
Solid knowledge of engineered material costs
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
Team player mentality
Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Responsibilities

Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates - Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's, Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating, Develop strategies for being awarded projects, Help maintain and develop estimating database and Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients
Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team - Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation, Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance and Mentor and train Estimator Trainees and Estimators
Maintain bid log and report to corporate Estimating department
Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
Coordinate with Project Management - Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry, Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation and Assist project management in preparing and submitting change orders
Perform risk identification and mitigation planning for estimate preparation
Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
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
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

Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
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 employees and dependents.