Construction Estimator – Energy Group & EVCI

Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for assisting with RFP, RFQ, and other related estimating activities for infrastructure projects in a growth driven environment. The Estimator should be comfortable driving vendors, subcontractors and suppliers to manage deadlines with minimal supervision. Individuals applying for this position should be familiar with all aspects of infrastructure deployments from a development and construction perspective. Individuals selected for this position will coordinate the estimating process with clients and subcontractors, to assist with securing all estimates as defined by project scope. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to manage this across several States.

Ability to travel: This position is generally expected to require moderate overnight travel. The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review Client provided plans and documentation.
• Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction by studying plans and specifications.
• Evaluates offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and costing changes.
• Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting information.
• Writes up and present budgets, reports, and project plans.
• Develops bids for construction projects.
• Works closely with architects and other professionals.
• Attend and schedule meetings/follow-up with clients, site managers, and staff.
• Navigate and understand building codes.
• Process paperwork and travels to building sites as required.
• Monitor construction processes.
• Stay up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively represent Client needs.
• Ability to analyze basic RFP and RFQ client requirements.
• Read and interpret surveys and construction drawings.
• Read and comprehend legal documents such as legal descriptions, surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination, technical drawings, & zoning regulations, building and electrical codes.
• Demonstrated understanding of design and construction principles and regulations to specific client needs.
• Effectively complete tasks within project timelines, enter data and utilize existing project management tools, and report progress and developments daily.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum two years of design and construction estimating experience.
• Strong mathematics and financial experience.
• Experience with civil, electrical engineering designs.
• Experience working with subcontractors and sub-trades to procure necessary client response documentation.
• Work independently as well as with others.
• Strong attention to detail

SAI offers competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and paid time off.

SAI is an equal opportunity employer.