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Bianchi Electric

Estimator - T&D

Bianchi Electric, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Summary For us, "family" doesn't describe our size or capabilities, rather it's a way of doing business.

It means we put people first. From our committed and dynamic safety culture, to the way we treat our employees and clients, to how we interact with project stakeholders on a daily basis, our focus on people allows us to achieve our goal of doing a good job, and doing it with integrity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Competitive Compensation Health Insurance Vision & Dental Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance 401(k) Position Responsibilities The T&D Estimator will develop, evaluate, compile and present scope and cost data for engineering, and construction estimates on distribution, substation and transmission projects up to 500 KV.

Perform a complete take off

Review all project documents

Attend scope review meetings

Participate in pre construction review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Prepare accurate quantity surveys and estimates for transmission, substation and distribution projects.

Utilizes company estimating system to develop bid package and follows company guidelines, systems, policies and procedures.

Prepare vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets.

Monitor proposed estimates with actual cost data.

Review design options and through collaboration with Engineers, recommend best solution based on cost, quality or availability of materials.

Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates, schedule work activities, and resolve issues.

Develop scope narratives, clarifications, and qualifications for clearly written client proposals.

Education Bachelors Degree

Position Requirements Minimum 10+ years transmission and distribution (T&D) estimating experience.

Lump Sum and GMP Design Build estimates and have a strong background in conceptual design estimates.

MS Project or P6 Scheduling

Heavy Bid or other current estimating software

Understand current job market & risks strategies

Negotiation with contractors and subcontractors

Establish and maintain historical cost data

Indirect cost development methodology

Previous field or estimating experience in the following areas highly preferred:

Underground / overhead distribution

Substation / Switch Yard experience to 500 KV

Transmission to 500 KV

Helicopter aerial operations to support conductor stringing and structure assembly is highly desirable, but not required

Training On the job, safety and compliance

Equal Opportunity Statement IEA, and our family of companies, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.