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About Us
For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.
MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.
We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for job, you are building a career.
About this Role - Substation Estimator
We are looking for a talented Substation Estimator that has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for independently developing cost estimates and resource requirements with a primary focus on utility Substation capital and maintenance construction projects across the country.
What You'll Do
- Review plans, specifications, and drawings to perform substation material take-offs and analyze costs to develop construction cost estimate.
- Assist with the assembly of the project proposal to include supporting documents, bid forms, project schedules and review of the final proposal before submittal.
- Assist project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements.
- Prepare indicative project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence.
- Develop detailed post-approval project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings.
- Develop project schedule and analyze time, equipment, tooling, material, and manpower requirements for each project.
- Schedule and hold comprehensive bid reviews with upper management, project managers and field personal to cover scope, review costs, subcontractors, and risk.
- Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts, assist with technical requirements in contract negotiations as needed.
- Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates.
- Provide pre-construction support and technical expertise to project management team as projects are awarded.
- Review scope, specifications, and drawings to determine subcontractors required. Develop request for quote documents and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope gap and possible follow up requests.
- Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project.
- Visit customer field locations as required to assess site requirements and project conditions.
- Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects.
- Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects.
- Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects.
- Properly turn over bid documents to Operations in a timely manner.
What You'll Bring
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to anticipate and meet internal and external customer needs.
- Proven technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of Excel.
- Familiarity with estimating software, project management tools, and other relevant software.
- A strong understanding of electrical systems, components, and industry standards.
- Knowledge of Utility, Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage a plus.
- BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (Preferred).
- 3-5 years of estimating, project management or relevant field experience in the utility substation construction industry (Preferred).
What You'll Get
- 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
- Paid Holidays and PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Discounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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