BESCO, a predominately Southeastern Electrical Contractor is seeking an experienced Substation Estimator who can manage multiple, complex electrical substation bids, in a faced paced environment. Immediate opening in our Knoxville, TN office.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Estimating medium to large substation construction projects.
• Review and understand the scope, schedule and specifications of the project, and the contractual, and notice provisions of the contract.
• Attend and gather information from onsite pre-bid meetings and obtain the required training and background checks required to access to these facilities.
• Develop and implement bid strategies with participation of other project team members.
• Responsible for detailed and accurate quality takeoffs, proposals and bids.
• Responsible for subcontractor and vendor bid solicitations.
• Be able to accurately clarify and interpret subcontractor and vendor quotes and verify specifications and ensure owner requirements are being met.
• Identify critical items of the bid.
• Read and understand project specifications and construction drawings and be able to perform basic risk analysis.
• Submit and incorporate bid items into the estimating software.
• Facilitate bid review meetings where scope, schedule, specifications, risk potential and critical work characteristics are communicated and explained to the meeting attendees.
• Attend turn-over meeting formally handling over the project to the designated Project Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

• 5+ years’ experience in substation construction and/or substation estimating
• Adept at multi-tasking in fast paced environment, able to plan, prioritize, and organize individual and group activities and processes
• Possess meticulous attention to detail
• Able to work independently and across multiple teams and levels within and outside of the organization and also take initiative on projects
• Some travel required
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Full Benefits Available