Acro Service Corp · 1 day ago
Project Estimator - Construction (Hybrid)
Detroit, MI, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expAcro Service Corp is a premier supplier recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. They are seeking a Project Estimator to assist project management teams by developing and monitoring project estimates, ensuring efficient project execution.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates
Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates
Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness
Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates
Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing
Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy
Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules
Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis
Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans
Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained
Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lesson learned and participating in after action reviews
Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients
Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities
Qualification
Required
High School or GED, & 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience, or
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems
Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel
Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients
Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities
May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g. climb stairs, work in hot, confined environments)
Occasional travel to project sites as needed to support project teams and contractor walkdowns
Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation
Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all levels of the business unit
Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations
Ability to develop / coordinate cross functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes
Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management
Preferred
4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects, preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.)
Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work)
Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction, commissioning, etc.)
Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or any other estimating software
Company
Acro Service Corp
With singular global reach and agility, Acro Service Corporation offers you a unique integrated approach to staffing and consulting solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Ehrhart, CCWP
VP - Global Supplier Partnerships
Staci Dodson Beurer SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CSP
Chief People Officer (VP, HR)
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