Utility Estimator

Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) - Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies.  Also, Awarded Safety recognition by Specialty Trades Insurance Company for the large company bracket and The Association of Union Constructors!  Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.

We are looking for an experience UTILITY ESTIMATOR to support our growing New England Utility business located in Lewiston, Maine office.  The ideal candidate will provide estimating services including quantity take-offs, utilize B2W (Bid 2 Win) estimating software, schedule estimates using Microsoft Project, material pricing requests, specification review, scope review and evaluation of labor installation conditions. This will be performed for competitive estimates and change orders.  In addition, the duties will include providing project support duties as requested by the Lead Estimator and/or Project Manager.

This is a hybrid position with work from home and in the office as needed to support collaboration and teamwork in the preparation of proposals and bids.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures. 

• Review contracts, proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate. 

• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. 

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid / project. 

• Review all final estimate packages with operations personnel prior to formal quotation to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

• Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested. 

• Support Corporate and Regional personnel in preparation of estimates. Provide technical support as necessary. 

• Manage subordinate estimating team members. Build the team as necessary.

• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures. 

• Assist in developing and supporting the proposal response.  Includes writing work plans, schedule development, and other technical responses. 

• Manage RFP process for necessary suppliers and subcontractors. 

• Interface with owner, A/E, partners, or other contractors to provide engineering and cost data to assist Operations in the final evaluation of bid / proposal. 

• Follow awarded contracts – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procurement of material etc.

• Facilitate contract handoff to PM / Operations.  Includes job cost tracking set-up, development of revenue recognition units, and productivity analysis reporting.

• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Electrical Management.

SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Works efficiently under tight time frames, responds to requests in a timely manner, and communicates effectively as a team player. 
• Understands the importance of being able to multi-task.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business, transmission & distribution construction discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience utilizing electrical estimating software (AccuBid, B2W, Conest, etc).
• Understanding of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation experience from 12kV to 345kV.
• Thorough understanding of labor risk factors including, but not limited to, location, weather, labor availability, installation difficulty, and scheduling.
• Advanced knowledge of all standard electrical systems in Transmission and Distribution construction projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years' experience in Distribution and Transmission estimating.
• Previous estimating experience with a contractor actively engaged in sub/T&D construction for major utilities.
• Electrical transmission, distribution, & substation experience from 12kV to 345KV, Civil, HVDC, SVC, GIS, and AIS.