Estimator - Power Delivery

Paradigm Enterprises, a Babcock Power company, is looking to hire a Estimator - Power Generation. From electric co-op and municipal substations to industrial wind projects, we work with our industry partners to create a reliable supply of electrical power for their customers.

The Estimator is responsible for assembling proposals, attending pre-bid meetings, coordinating subcontract bids, and facilitating review of the proposals by Paradigm management. This is a key position in our growing business.

• Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for several trades such as high and low-voltage electrical, control systems, structural steel erection, equipment installation, earthwork, concrete, and various support disciplines.
• Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assisting using limited preliminary design documents and information.
• Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor cost estimating.
• Develop subcontract scope for projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process; qualify and level subcontractors’ proposals according to project specifics.
• Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.
• Conceptualize field work sequences, and work with Project Managers to create detailed critical path job schedules.
• Interact with customers, engineers, and subcontractors to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs.
• Lead turnover process with construction team to provide them with proper documentation related to project.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two plus years’ experience in substation construction estimating position
• Five plus years’ project or field execution experience in substation construction
• Knowledge and understanding of various commercial terms and conditions.
• Extensive knowledge of substation construction industry practices, legal standards, and market trends.
• Able to communicate effectively by written and verbal means.
• Utilization of various software including MS Office, Bluebeam, Acrobat, Navisworks, on-screen takeoff, web-based reporting, or formal estimating software.
• Able to process high volume of work while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position.  Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry.  Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting. 

Base Pay Range: $95,000 - $110,000

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development