Estimator - T&D

Formed in 2011, Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA) has grown into one of the nation’s leading infrastructure construction companies with 75% of the business servicing the renewable energy industry. Possessing an integrated portfolio, IEA has demonstrated the power of growing organically and how to successfully execute numerous strategic acquisitions. With the mission of proactively and safely meeting the essential infrastructure requirements to build some of the most challenging infrastructures across North America, our team has proven over time that our commitment and focus are second to none. From design and engineering to site development and construction, IEA’s services span the entire construction process. By taking a flexible and partnership approach, as well as focusing on the power of our people, we have fulfilled all our client’s needs with confidence. The IEA Family of companies includes IEA Constructors, White Construction, Bianchi Electric, American Civil Constructors (Mountain West and West Coast), Saiia Construction, William Charles Construction and Ragnar Benson. Throughout the IEA Family of companies, we embrace diversity and foster an environment of inclusion and equity. This is because we believe that all employees deserve to experience a deep sense of belonging. With values including safety, integrity, innovation, flexibility, performance, teamwork, and financial strength, we ensure that everything we do is led by what we value the most. At IEA, we foster an environment where everyone has a voice and one that is stronger together because of our differences. At the end of the day, our employees are our biggest asset, and we are proud of building both strong infrastructures and an even stronger culture.

• Monitor proposed estimates with actual cost data
• Review design options and through collaboration with Engineers, recommend best solution based on cost, quality or availability of materials.
• Prepare vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets
• Utilizes company estimating system to develop bid package and follows company guidelines, systems, policies and procedures
• Participate in pre construction review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepare accurate quantity surveys and estimates for transmission, substation and distribution projects
• Perform a complete take off
• Attend scope review meetings
• Develop scope narratives, clarifications, and qualifications for clearly written client proposals
• Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates, schedule work activities, and resolve issues.
• Review all project documents

• MS Project or P6 Scheduling
• Minimum 10 years transmission and distribution (T&D) estimating experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the US now and in the future without company sponsorship
• Understanding of current job market & risks strategies
• Understanding of indirect cost development methodology PREFERENCES: Previous field or estimating experience in the following areas
• Lump Sum and GMP Design Build estimates and have a strong background in conceptual design estimates experience.
• Underground / overhead distribution
• Substation / Switch Yard experience to 500 KV
• Transmission to 500 KV
• Experience establishing and maintaining historical cost data
• Helicopter aerial operations to support conductor stringing and structure assembly
• Prior Negotiation with contractors and subcontractors
• Heavy Bid or other current estimating software