
Senior Estimator (Wind / Renewables)
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform complete conceptual estimates for large, complex EPC projects from receipt of bid package through final bid review, including: site visits, scope determination, Material Takeoff, input data into computerized estimating systems, questions to Owner/Engineer and qualifications
- Manage the available bid time to insure accurate and timely preparation of a complete estimate
- Function as a team player; create an environment where other groups and individuals want to work with you
- Utilize ability and experience to conceptualize portions of estimate
- Organize and detail the estimate so that manhours can be properly applied, easily understood for review purposes, and efficiently turned over to the field personnel
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of all aspects of Construction Estimating and consistently manage bid teams for large, complex projects
- Train and mentor Estimator I and Estimator IIs
- Mastery of technical estimating responsibilities including lead responsibilities such as: site visits and jobsite exposure, understanding RFQ requirements, questions to owner/engineer, turnover of bid estimate to the field, etc.
- Mastery knowledge of discipline specific responsibilities including lead responsibilities such as: material take offs, comprehension of drawings and specifications, manhour analysis, understanding of material pricing, subcontracts, etc.
- May be assigned as the Lead Estimator on estimates
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma plus related training or education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 7 years of construction estimating experience Knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management
- Knowledge of various contract types including EPC, DB and JV Experience in contract negotiations
- Experience in working with a variety of vendors and clients
- Experience in leading bids on a regular basis
- Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward The Company's Zero Injury principles
- Read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents
- Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers rapidly and accurately
- Compute rate, ratio and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
- Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan