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Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.
Job Description
We are seeking a Substation Estimator candidate to join our team. Candidates will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting Contract Documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for various Substation projects. Candidates will also need to be able to make assumptions based on experience when detailed plans are not provided and front-end estimating is performed based on conceptual designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare complete and accurate cost estimates for Substation Construction and Substation Maintenance projects.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and labor calculations.
- Analyze project requirements, costs, risks, and opportunities to develop competitive bids.
- Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and pricing information.
- Solicit, review, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
- Develop project scopes, clarifications, and proposal packages.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project reviews.
- Collaborate with operations and project management teams during project turnover and pre-construction activities.
- Ensure estimates are completed accurately and submitted within established deadlines.
Required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating, project management, or construction.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and Substation industry practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience estimating electrical or underground construction projects.
- Experience with estimating software, including Accubid or similar platforms.
Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K w/ company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
- Paid Vacation
- Servant Leadership Training
- Uniforms and PPE provided
