Electrical Estimator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
- Must be able to commit to a 3 day a week in office work schedule, plus walk down and site visits
Job Description:Previous experience developing and managing cost estimates for electrical or gas infrastructure.Understand joint-pole agreements, right-of-way procedures, licenses, permits, etc.Identify requirements and design specifications for new and existing gas facilities.Estimate cost of materials, labor, contractor services and equipment for above and underground utility construction projects.Prior experience working in Maximo to access cost data.Perform analysis of estimated vs. actual costs and units for completed projects.Responsible for the timely re-estimate of existing work packages to support field changes when applicable.Evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.Prepare and review final estimate packages to ensure estimates are accurate and complete.Must be capable of interpreting contract language.May perform site visits on a limited basis to inspect and document existing field conditions.Makes field sketches for improvements to electric or gas systems using utility standards, specifications, rules, and regulations.
Qualifications: Knowledge of gas and or T&D construction including Federal, State, and company codes and regulations.Knowledge of estimating best practices including understanding scope, engineering quantities, constructability, indirect build up, quantifying estimating uncertainty, identifying and calculating risk & opportunities.Be able to develop a Basis Of Estimate, Assumptions, Exclusions, and all other underpinning documentation.Have the skills to defend estimate during challenge sessions.Previous Sage/Timberline estimating software experience required.Strong Computer skills MS Office (strong knowledge of Excel), Primavera P6, PowerBI, GIS, work management system (preferred).Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.Ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings and specifications.Ability to manage multiple projects.Must be located within 1 hours of Newark, New Jersey
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