Sargent Electric

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

Utility Transmission & Distribution and Substation Estimator

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLewiston, ME, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Excellent written communication skills and proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including typing.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
Ability to work efficiently under tight timeframes, respond to requests promptly, communicate effectively as a team player, and multitask.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a construction discipline, or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of experience in distribution and transmission estimating.
Experience using electrical estimating software such as AccuBid, B2W, or Bluebeam, or similar software.
Understanding of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation work from 12 kV to 345 kV.
Thorough understanding of labor risk factors, including location, weather, labor availability, installation difficulty, and scheduling.
Advanced knowledge of standard electrical systems in transmission and distribution construction projects.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification, or willingness to obtain one.
Prior experience working with Northeast utility owners such as Eversource, National Grid, Avangrid, CMP, or Versant Power, or similar owners.
Familiarity with utility owner bid forms, unit price schedules, and owner-furnished material structures.
Familiarity with IBEW collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon requirements.
Experience analyzing historical job cost data and applying it to future estimates.
Exposure to Earned Value Management or project controls concepts.

Responsibilities

Review and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and man-hour figures.
Review contracts, proposal specifications, drawings, and other bid materials, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the work scope and required estimate contents.
Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the work scope.
Coordinate the total estimating effort for each bid or project.
Review final estimate packages with operations personnel before formal quotation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested.
Support corporate and regional personnel in preparing estimates and provide technical support as necessary.
Manage subordinate estimating team members and build the team as necessary.
Maintain working-document files as backup for estimate figures.
Assist in developing and supporting proposal responses, including writing work plans, developing schedules, and preparing other technical responses.
Manage requests for proposals for necessary suppliers and subcontractors.
Interface with owners, architects and engineers, partners, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data supporting Operations' final evaluation of bids and proposals.
Follow awarded contracts, which may include estimating extra work items, change orders, and credits, and procuring materials.
Facilitate contract handoff to Project Management and Operations, including job cost tracking setup, development of revenue recognition units, and productivity analysis reporting.
Assume additional duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation is a plus but not required.

Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) -Consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.

We are seeking a UTILITY (Transmission & Distribution) AND SUBSTATION ESTIMATOR to support our growing New England Utility business located in Lewiston, Maine.
This is a hybrid position with work from home and in the office as needed to support collaboration and teamwork in the preparation of proposals and bids.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Review and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
Review contracts, proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work.
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid / project.
Review all final estimate packages with operations personnel prior to formal quotation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested.
Support Corporate and Regional personnel in preparation of estimates. Provide technical support as necessary.
Manage subordinate estimating team members. Build the team as necessary.
Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures.
Assist in developing and supporting the proposal response. Includes writing work plans, schedule development, and other technical responses.
Manage RFP process for necessary suppliers and subcontractors.
Interface with owner, A/E, partners, or other contractors to provide engineering and cost data to assist Operations in the final evaluation of bid / proposal.
Follow awarded contracts – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procurement of material etc.
Facilitate contract handoff to PM / Operations. Includes job cost tracking set-up, development of revenue recognition units, and productivity analysis reporting.
Assume additional duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Excellent written communication skills. Proficient with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a range of diverse individuals.
Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, communicates effectively as a team player.
Understands the importance of being able to multitask.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction discipline or equivalent work experience.
5+ years' experience in Distribution and Transmission estimating.
Experience utilizing electrical estimating software (AccuBid, B2W, Bluebeam or similar).
Understanding of electrical transmission, distribution, and substation experience from 12kV to 345kV.
Thorough understanding of labor risk factors including, but not limited to, location, weather, labor availability, installation difficulty, and scheduling.
Advanced knowledge of all standard electrical systems in Transmission and Distribution construction projects.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification required, or willingness to obtain.
ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation a plus, not required.
Prior experience working with Northeast utility owners (Eversource, National Grid, Avangrid, CMP, Versant Power, or similar).
Familiarity with utility owner bid forms, unit price schedules, and owner-furnished material structures.
Familiarity with IBEW collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon requirements.
Experience analyzing historical job cost data and applying it to future estimates.
Exposure to Earned Value Management or project controls concepts.

Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.

About the Company

Sargent Electric

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1907

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