Transmission Line Estimator

Quanta ServicesRapid City, SD
18h$90,000 - $125,000Onsite

About The Position

At Brink Constructors, Inc., the Estimator will develop cost estimates for projects or services to assist management in the process of bidding or establishing appropriate pricing for products and services.

Requirements

  • 3 years of related experience and/or training
  • Transmission/Distribution construction and/or maintenance experience or training is required
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance
  • Good communication skills required.
  • Good understanding of blue prints and drawings.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft project scheduling is helpful, but company will train.
  • Self-starter and motivated to complete assigned task.

Responsibilities

  • Develop bid hour and bid sheets for estimates on bid projects and change orders for current projects.
  • Contact suppliers for pricing
  • Prepare take-offs, staking sheets and budgets
  • Familiarize with bid documents.
  • Conduct visits to job sites as needed.
  • Inform others within the department of project status and current assignments.
  • Assess accurate and efficient estimating techniques.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with customers.
  • Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
  • Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  • Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)
  • Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Additional Voluntary benefits available
  • Employee Discounts
  • Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)
  • Long Term Disability
  • 1X Base Salary life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
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