Electrical Project Manager - Estimator
Job Description
Electrical Project Manager - Estimator
For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to our client.
Our client is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services. Our client provides customers with expertise and quality power systems engineering services, along with Arc Flash Studies, Testing and Commissioning Services, Systems Protection and Control, as well as Substation and Field Engineering Services.
Job Description
Our client's Electrical Project Manager - Estimator position will offer you an exciting opportunity to help clients provide safe and reliable sources of electric power. You should be a self-motivated individual with experience in electrical power systems at a variety of voltages ranging from 480V to 35kV.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate a project's detailed physical design including one-line diagrams, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, grounding system design, conduit and cable sizing/routing, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, physical layouts, construction cost estimates and project scheduling.
Manage project costs, schedule, and priorities for engineering design & equipment specification functions for electrical projects from 480V to 500 kV.
Review, inspect, and approve electrical equipment to be used in electrical systems.
Coordinate the physical design, including bus design, equipment ratings, and safety/maintenance clearances.
Electrical equipment inspection and engineering assessment.
Coordinate designs with outside contractors and vendors and other engineers.
Interpret and apply common engineering principles and standards.
Interface and collaborate with Civil/Structural engineers and provide technical support as required.
Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and can work in a fast-paced team environment.
Prepare equipment specifications, analyze bids, and make recommendations for purchase.
Monitor compliance with all applicable laws (OSHA, NFPA-70E, NEC, IEEE).
Prepare technical proposals, including the design and writing of the scope of work, management plans, work sequence, safety, quality control, and commissioning.
Prepare engineering and construction cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
Meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel including sales and vendor management.
Prepare regular project updates to maintain required customer care.
Support construction of substations and equipment commissioning.
Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, and design approach.
Lead coordination of meetings with design team members and clients.
Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce construction documents in a timely manner.
Read and comprehend one-line, three-line, schematics, wiring diagrams, demolition, construction, and lift-and-land drawings.
Specify electrical components according to NEC and IEEE standards.
Schedule all subcontract and material purchases to permit on-time installation.
Conduct site surveys for field measuring and construction observation.
Review and edit project submittals and specify action required with vendors and contractors.
Review and edit engineering reports for issue to customers.
Prepare project cost estimates.
Provide direction and supervision to team members. Formally evaluate their performance after each project and provide feedback.
Resolve performance issues in a timely manner.
Identify capability gaps and ensure sufficient training opportunities are available to engineers and field staff.
Prepare technical & commercial proposals.
Perform pricing development.
Communicate with customers on commercial and technical issues.
Visit customer sites to address customer needs and develop new business.
Track proposal and order hit rate activity.
Provide technical and application assistance to the Sales Team.
Provide updates of proposal activities.
Develop unique solutions using all technical resources available to provide greater customer value.
Occasionally work evenings and weekends to satisfy bid due dates.
Demonstrate experience with or knowledge of physical design of electric distribution systems including one-line diagrams, selection of equipment, grounding systems, conduit and cable sizing/routing, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, physical layouts, construction cost estimates and project scheduling.
Create work scopes and costing of power system studies, engineered solutions, and EPC projects.
Clearly and effectively communicate in English and be comfortable doing so directly with customers and coworkers.
Write clearly and correctly in English and develop proposals.
Perform other duties as requested to improve business development and execution of projects.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years related experience in electrical estimating or electrical construction field.
Master Electrician, Associate's degree, or Engineering degree. Work equivalency acceptable.
Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills to meet quality standards in internal/external communication, schedules, and budget.
Sound working knowledge of applicable ANSI/IEEE, NFPA 70E, and NEC standards for design and construction.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Willing to travel as needed to project sites (less than 50%).
Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate the work of various engineering disciplines and contractors to complete an integrated project.
Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and applicable code requirements.
Experience with contract documents including contract drawings, specifications, subcontracts, contract addenda, and change orders.
Proficiency using various software applications (MS Project, MS Office Suite, and Trimble Estimation Software).
Strong business skills and ability to estimate and produce projects profitably.
Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
7 years of progressive experience in EPC of electrical power systems.
PMP certification.
Expert understanding of project management systems.
Ability to write and define company processes to improve overall performance.
Ability to lead engineers, contractors, and suppliers to achieve high customer satisfaction while maintaining profitability.
Demonstrated experience in physical construction of air-insulated electric substations from 35 kV and above.
Experience in system studies and understanding of power quality.
Experience in electric utility, industrial, and consulting engineering environments.
Experience in EPC projects with 480V to 35 kV systems.
Experience in construction or estimating of physical design of air-insulated electric substations from 35 kV and above.
Experience with high-voltage substation EPC.
Benefits/Culture
Today, our client is listed among Engineering News-Record's Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. The company's success is based on customers' confidence, the loyalty, hard work, and performance of its people, and the traditions established by its founders. Our client believes that having the best team requires treating people like family.
Some of the benefits offered include:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Company-Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), Accredited Lineman Apprenticeship Program, Paid Vacation, Leadership Development Training, Uniforms and PPE Provided
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
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W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
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