Utility (Transmission & Distribution) and Substation Estimator
Lewiston, Maine, United States · Hybrid
Senior
Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) -Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one o…
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Remote OK
Mid level
Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) – Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one …
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level
Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-At…
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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 55d ago
Apply by Sep 16
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves preparing comprehensive estimates and proposals for utility transmission, distribution, and substation projects. Responsibilities include calculating takeoffs, managing the RFP process, and coordinating with operations personnel to ensure bid accuracy.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or construction and over 5 years of experience in distribution and transmission estimating. Proficiency in electrical estimating software and knowledge of Northeast utility owners and IBEW agreements are essential.
Full job description
Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) -Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. 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 seeking a UTILITY (Transmission & Distribution) AND SUBSTATION ESTIMATOR to support our growing New England Utility business located in Lewiston, Maine. 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO:
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 reasonably assigned by management. WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Excellent written communication skills. Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a range of diverse individuals.
Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, communicates effectively as a team player.
Understands the importance of being able to multitask.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction discipline or equivalent work experience.
5+ years' experience in Distribution and Transmission estimating.
Experience utilizing electrical estimating software (AccuBid, B2W, Bluebeam or similar).
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.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification required, or willingness to obtain.
ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation a plus, not required.
Prior experience working with Northeast utility owners (Eversource, National Grid, Avangrid, CMP, Versant Power, or similar).
Familiarity with utility owner bid forms, unit price schedules, and owner-furnished material structures.
Familiarity with IBEW collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon requirements.
Experience analyzing historical job cost data and applying it to future estimates.
Exposure to Earned Value Management or project controls concepts.
Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.
Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Also, awarded Safety recognition by Specialty Trades Insurance Company for the large company bracket and The Association of Union Constructors!
Founded in 1907, Sargent Electric was established to serve the thriving steel, glass and coal industries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our clients were on the leading edge of technological and industrial innovation in the early 20th century.
Sargent Electric has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contractors within the states we serve. As a leading, full-service firm, Sargent Electric has expanded its capabilities over the years to serve a wide range of clients on a variety of markets including:
Utility
Commercial
Industrial
Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Telecommunications
Sargent Electric has six locations to serve our clients including: Pittsburgh, PA, Lewiston, ME, De Pere, WI, East Chicago, IN, Columbus, OH, and Erie, PA.
Please visit our website at www.sargentelectric.com
Offices: 2740 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, US · 601 East Chicago Ave, P.O. Box 460, East Chicago, Indiana 46312, US · 45 Alfred A Plourde Pkwy, Lewiston, Maine 04240, US · 151 E 10th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501, US · 3148 Mid Valley Dr, De Pere, Wisconsin 54115, US
Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Also, awarded Safety recognition by Specialty Trades Insurance Company for the large company bracket and The Association of Union Constructors!
Founded in 1907, Sargent Electric was established to serve the thriving steel, glass and coal industries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our clients were on the leading edge of technological and industrial innovation in the early 20th century.
Sargent Electric has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contractors within the states we serve. As a leading, full-service firm, Sargent Electric has expanded its capabilities over the years to serve a wide range of clients on a variety of markets including:
Utility
Commercial
Industrial
Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Telecommunications
Sargent Electric has six locations to serve our clients including: Pittsburgh, PA, Lewiston, ME, De Pere, WI, East Chicago, IN, Columbus, OH, and Erie, PA.
Please visit our website at www.sargentelectric.com
Offices: 2740 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, US · 601 East Chicago Ave, P.O. Box 460, East Chicago, Indiana 46312, US · 45 Alfred A Plourde Pkwy, Lewiston, Maine 04240, US · 151 E 10th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501, US · 3148 Mid Valley Dr, De Pere, Wisconsin 54115, US