Project Estimator

Description:
Job Functions & Responsibilities
·        Prepare, support and coordinate multi-discipline detailed estimates for work based on designed jobs for major Capital Construction and plant maintenance / modification using Sage.

• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
·        Ensure all estimates identify and incorporate all risks, markups, assumptions, etc.
·        Assign and coordinate estimate deliverables to third party A/E firms based on their availability and capability to work on the project estimate request(s).
·        Oversee and hold weekly progress meeting with A/E Estimating Team(s) to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
·        Review data supplied by the project team to ensure that sufficient data is provided to complete the type of estimate that is requested.
·        Coordinate RFI’s between the 3rd party A/E estimating team and the project team(s) to ensure information is sufficient for the estimate.
·        Evaluate and analyze estimates prepared by A/E’s to ensure quality and accuracy metrics are being consistently met based on the estimate classification per AACE Industry Standards.
·        Coordinate activities with SSM to ensure adherence to Contract Terms and Conditions related to outsourced estimating deliverables.
·        Maintain database of 3rd party A/E estimates and related quality metrics of deliverables

Skills:
·        Proficiency with Sage Estimating
·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·        Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in fast-paced work environment with our Stakeholders MS Office - Proficiency
·        Travel may be required when returns to normal work schedule to familiarize with project site locations

Education & Certifications:
·        Estimator with minimum 2 years’ experience working in utility environment required