Senior Estimator - Transmission & Distribution

**Description** The Senior Estimator will be responsible for performing or leading Class 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC bids and bid check estimates for Transmission & Distribution projects. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company. + Lead or support EPC bids and bid check estimates. + Develop factored and bottoms up Class 5, 4 and 3 (pre-feasibility, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for transmission and distribution projects (lines and stations). + Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts. + Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates. + Review RFP and engineering documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work. + Responsible for detailed documentation of quantity take-offs and constructability analysis. + Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions. + Review and approve project summary schedules for validity. + Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced. + Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project. + Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material pricing. + Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team. + Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management. + Present the estimate to internal and external clients. + Develop risk registers and assist risk review process. + Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation. + Provide man hour estimates for proposals that require estimating effort and review with Section Manager. + Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options. + Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services. + Responsible for updating cost history and data base management. + Lead or support subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews. + Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes. + Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues. + Train and mentor staff. + All other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required. + Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. + Experience with transmission and distribution construction preferred. + Experience with EPC or construction contractors preferred. + 4 years of estimating experience. + Experience with Estimating software + Must have extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding T&D construction work. + Must be very familiar with factors that affect work productivity, be able to identify them and appropriately incorporate them into cost estimates. + Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proficient with Microsoft Office and in particular Excel. + Personnel management experience is desirable. + May be required to obtain an OSHA 10-hour safety certification. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Estimating **Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Req ID:** 261163 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-MF #CDB