Electrical Estimator - Newark, United States - PFES

Description

*Must be able to commit to a 3 day a week in office work schedule, plus walk down and site visits

Job Description:

• Previous experience developing and managing cost estimates for electrical or gas infrastructure.
• Understand joint-pole agreements, right-of-way procedures, licenses, permits, etc.
• Identify requirements and design specifications for new and existing gas facilities.
• Estimate cost of materials, labor, contractor services and equipment for above and underground utility construction projects.
• Prior experience working in Maximo to access cost data.
• Perform analysis of estimated vs. actual costs and units for completed projects.
• Responsible for the timely re-estimate of existing work packages to support field changes when applicable.
• Evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
• Prepare and review final estimate packages to ensure estimates are accurate and complete.
• Must be capable of interpreting contract language.
• May perform site visits on a limited basis to inspect and document existing field conditions.
• Makes field sketches for improvements to electric or gas systems using utility standards, specifications, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of gas and or T&D construction including Federal, State, and company codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of estimating best practices including understanding scope, engineering quantities, constructability, indirect build up, quantifying estimating uncertainty, identifying and calculating risk & opportunities.
• Be able to develop a Basis Of Estimate, Assumptions, Exclusions, and all other underpinning documentation.
• Have the skills to defend estimate during challenge sessions.
• Previous Sage/Timberline estimating software experience required.
• Strong Computer skills MS Office (strong knowledge of Excel), Primavera P6, PowerBI, GIS, work management system (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• Ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must be located within 1 hours of Newark, New Jersey