**Description** The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing self-perform estimates for transmission and distribution bids, mainly for substations. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company. + Develop bottoms up estimates for transmission and distribution bids (mainly substations) + Focus will be mainly on high voltage scope vs. civil and foundations. + Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates. + Review RFP and engineering documents. + Responsible for detailed documentation of quantity take-offs and constructability analysis. + Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate assumptions. + Develop high level project schedules (e.g. using Excel). + Develop risk registers and assist risk review process. + Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues. + Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced. + Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project. + Responsible for reviewing and incorporating quotes for vendors, subcontractors, bonds and insurance. + Lead subcontractor solicitation and bid reviews. + Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes. + Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material quotes. + Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team. + Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management. + Make recommendations as to contingency and escalation. + Provide estimated hours for required estimating effort and review with Section Manager + Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options. + Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services. + Responsible for updating cost history and data base management. + Train and mentor staff. + All other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience. + Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. + Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base. + OSHA 10-hour certification required. Preferred: + 4 years of self-perform substation estimating experience. + 8 years of experience with transmission & distribution EPC or construction contractors estimating in the field. + Must have extensive knowledge and experience developing estimates and bidding transmission and distribution construction work. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Estimating **Primary Location** US-TX-Houston **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Req ID:** 251129 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-MF #CDB