Estimator

LanceSoft Inc

Detroit, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$55–$65 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Estimates, Construction Project Management, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Design Document, Develop Methodologies, Economic Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electricity, Financial Analysis, Identify Issues, Microsoft Excel, Operations Processes, People Management, Persuasion Skills, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Control, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Secondary School, Team Player, Value Engineering, Willing to Travel, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

LOCATION

Detroit, MI

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Title: Estimator Location: 660 Plaza Drive Detroit MI 48226 Duration: 12+ Months Pay Rate: $55.00- $65.00 Description: Job Title: Sr. Project Estimator - Construction Location Requirement: Hybrid - Must be able to come on-site periodically (Tu, We & Th) and reside a commutable distance from the work location in Metro Detroit and two days remote. This is subject to change. Job Summary • Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible. Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates. Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and procedures. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities - Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates. - Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates. - Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness. - Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates. - Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing - Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy. - Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules - Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis. - Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans. - Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained. - Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lesson learned and participating in after action reviews - Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients. - Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements • High School or GED, & 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience, or • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems . or • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems • Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel Other Qualifications Preferred • 4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects, preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.) • Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work) • Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction, commissioning, etc.) • Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or any other estimating software Other Requirements • May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g. climb stairs, work in hot, confined environments. • Occasional travel to project sites as needed to support project teams and contractor\ walkdowns • Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation. • Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all levels of the business unit. • Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations. • Ability to develop / coordinate cross functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes. • Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management. Additional Information Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision

About the Company

LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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