Cupertino Electric, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Senior Estimator II - Substation & High Voltage
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expCupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been delivering high-profile projects for over 70 years and is seeking a Senior Estimator II for their Energy Group. The role involves developing precise cost estimates for high voltage and medium voltage substation and transmission projects, collaborating with various teams, and managing vendor relationships.
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Hiring Manager
Jonathan Jiménez (he/him)
Responsibilities
Performing all levels and types of estimating, planning, scheduling, and cost engineering for project activities
Accurately performing material take-offs for HV/MV utility projects
Reviewing, evaluating and negotiating material quotes
Developing and maintaining material vendor relationships
Developing and maintaining relationships with subcontractors/partners
Manage and maintain vendor and subcontractor database
Preparing vendor Requests for Quotes and evaluate vendor pricing
Knowledge of power delivery, including substations and transmission lines
Knowledge of all engineering scopes, including electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and permitting compliance
Training and developing junior estimators
Manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Reviewing and implementing lessons learned to ensure estimating data is accurate and comparative
Researching new products and installation techniques and developing cost roadmaps to ensure competitive pricing
Interpreting construction plans and specifications
Operating in a high-stress environment to provide critical project deliverables in the form of engineering, procurement, and construction estimates with supporting documentation to meet milestone proposal dates
Knowledge of shipping and logistics with respect to cost estimating
Successfully meeting deadlines and partner with team members while working remotely
Qualification
Required
Verifiable experience of reliable and integrity-driven work habits in an unsupervised setting when appropriate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven analytical, organizational and negotiation skills
Experience with Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) estimates
Experience with MS Office
Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software
Experience with Bluebeam or similar on-screen take-off software
Utility substation and transmission line experience
Existing relationships with Tier 1 vendors
Basic knowledge of electrical circuitry and calculations
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Licensure/Certifications: None required
Experience: Estimating experience in substations, transmission and distribution systems
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
Preferred: additional experience in project management, solar PV, or battery energy storage
More than (7) years of experience would qualify for Senior Estimator
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Robust benefits program
Company
Cupertino Electric, Inc.
For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-07-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Tom Schott
President & CEO
Estrella Parker
Chief People Officer
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