Substation Estimator

The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, the Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.
Title:Substation Estimator
LOCATION: Dallas, TX /Atlanta, GA /Fort Mill, SC/ Charlotte, NC/ Richmond, VA
TYPE: Direct Hire
SCHEDULE
: 40 hours per week
Essential Functions:
Under minimal supervision, the Substation Estimator will provide:

• Thorough estimates and proposals for site specific projects and master service agreements
• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the project team to confirm complete scope
• Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations
• All aspects of contract negotiation and working with project team to establish the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors and material procurement
• Effective contractual meetings (pre-bid, contract negotiations, contract kickoff, post-project meetings, etc.)
• Provide meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate operations and field management members
• Management and support of emergency and storm restoration events

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-year college degree preferably in engineering or business management
• Minimum of 2 years of project and/or contract management experience in the construction industry
  • (preferably the utility construction industry)
• Possess strong mathematical, communication and computer skills
• Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency (proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software is not required but is a plus)
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic, as well as, complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Leadership Skills
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members

Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nonifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need

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