Sr Power Delivery Estimator in Portland, Oregon For Sale

Business Title Sr Power Delivery Estimator Location OR-Lake Oswego Requisition Number xxxx3BR Employee Type Full Time Percent of Travel Required 11-25 Visa Sponsorship Available? No Relocation Available? No Division Marketing Statement At Black & Veatch, you can work on projects of complex size and scope across a full spectrum of construction and procurement services within the worldwide energy, water, telecommunications and federal markets. We are a global construction company with both union and merit shop capabilities. Our procurement team is experienced in reducing purchasing costs, mitigating risks and maximizing scheduling. If you're ready for the excitement of working with state-of-the-art technologies, advanced project management tools and industry-leading safety programs, this is where you want to be. Primary Purpose Responsible for the direction and preparation of lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls and project change orders. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan. Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation. Responsible for directing, training and developing subordinates. Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database. Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction. Provides technical advice and assistance to the Project Manager in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored or curve type analysis estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion dollar lump sum bid. Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates and Interim Control Estimates. Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets. Assists the Chief Estimator with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs). Recommends detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate. Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel. Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted. Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities. Minimum Qualifications Field experience is required. 8 to 20 years estimating experience is required. Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus.