Junior Estimator for Substations / BESS

As a Junior Substation Estimator, we will train you and your key responsibilities will be to evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. You will be responsible for delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality estimates of underground duct-banks; excavation, backfill, below grade electrical and above grade electrical for Substation and or BESS. The Lead Estimator will manage and compiles all aspects of estimate development including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality. The Lead Estimator completes estimates by performing a thorough and complete bid analysis reviewing all relevant project data, facts, and information, developing a plan for the scope of work involved in the project using sound reasoning and optimal means and methods of construction. The Junior Estimator will perform quantity takeoffs and work with procurement to solicit any required subcontractor and vendor quotes to develop project estimates and proposals.

The Junior Estimator presents estimates to the leadership team, demonstrating competency in all components of each estimate and includes back-up supporting documentation to defend the estimate and the information used to assemble it. Additionally, the Junior Estimator will monitor ongoing Owner and Developer budgets within the industry sector to track upcoming business development and project bid opportunities.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Performs, or reviews and confirms, estimating and quantity takeoffs
• Reviews and confirms quotations from vendors and subcontractors
• Interface and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to develop project estimates and proposals
• Analyzes regional labor rates, per diems, and any other relevant market conditions to be used in the estimate
• Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Confers with engineers, vendors and subcontractors to develop Value Engineering ideas to drive project design and economics
• Travels to local and regional project sites to understand construction sequence, means and methods, site conditions and perform time-studies
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications
• Assists in miscellaneous functions and tasks to facilitate a growing business group
• Provides support and assistance to division management in creating new proposals

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in estimating, or equivalent role; Direct experience with estimating construction projects, preferably focused on piping, underground utility work, with knowledge of excavation and civil-related construction is preferred. Experience in commercial; heavy commercial/industrial; university, aviation, hospital, or other campus related projects and industries is an asset.
• Related experience in project execution and operations, such as project engineering and field engineering, is a plus

Skills:

• Aptitude for mathematics; ability to analyze, compare and interpret detailed, but sometimes poorly defined information, and be able to make sound and accurate judgments based on this information
• Ability to focus on details, while analyzing and managing larger obstacles
• Assertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions, strong communications, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management and the ability to incorporate work-breakdown structure (WBS) techniques in cost estimating complex development projects
• Ability to work under pressure and stress to meet bid deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy to provide accurate estimates to avoid bid/proposal losses or a project money loss on a job
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS Office application proficiency; experience with estimating software
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently
• Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents and formal letters; ability to effectively verbally communicate and provide presentations with all team members, partners, and stakeholders
• Driven and self-motivated problem solver with ability to take proactive initiative to help expand the division’s footprint.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.

Company where our People enjoy their Jobs!

Saber Power Services is an Employee Focused company. So, we decided that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of the Customers. We have office BBQs, company fishing tournaments, casino parties for employees, a company Christmas party, and anything that we can think of that fosters a culture of unity, growth, and professionalism.

The majority of our work in centered around Greater Houston, but we work throughout the US.

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Benefits:

Saber has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K with Matching, flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment. Check out our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.