Pramira is a leading provider of engineering and construction services. We support commercial and government clients focused on telecommunications, sustainable infrastructure, and commercial development.
At our company, diversity thrives, boasting a talented team with expertise spanning engineering, construction, and information technology. Our true advantage emerges from our unified approach, offering comprehensive services that excel in tailoring solutions to precisely match our client’s individual requirements.
Our wealth of experience has provided us with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the markets we serve. This knowledge extends to our adept management of teams, projects, and equipment, allowing us to proactively anticipate challenges, evade potential pitfalls, and navigate obstacles with precision.
Our unwavering commitment to excellence is deeply ingrained in our organizational culture, firmly rooted in our extensive expertise and unmatched capabilities. It remains the driving force behind our consistent, outstanding success.
As a Senior Estimator and project manager, you will play a crucial role in the successful bidding and execution of our projects. You will work closely with our two construction divisions, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to accurately estimate costs and resources required for the electrical and civil portion of projects. Your expertise will guide decision-making processes, ensuring the profitability and efficiency of our projects. Your primary focus will be providing firm bid/submittal documents and cost estimates specific to electrical and civil scopes of work by leveling, reviewing, and analyzing subcontractor and material proposals, performing take-offs, scope reviews, risk identification, engineering optimization, and increasing margins through identifying cost efficiencies. This position is hybrid and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20%.
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
Cost Estimation
Develop detailed cost estimates for electrical and civil projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Act as an electrical and civil SME to provide informed detailed information and estimates related to the project scope of work.
Analyze specifications, drawings, and other documents to accurately determine the project civil scope and requirements.
Perform site evaluations to inform project cost.
Utilize historical data, industry benchmarks, and market trends to ensure civil cost estimates are realistic and competitive.
Review and validate subcontractor bids and quotations.
Generate and manage project budgets through project award.
Develop and manage cost models.
Use computer estimating software to create and compile estimates.
Develop assemblies in estimating software.
Review and redline project design drawings.
Understand construction best practices and means and methods to build project cost estimates from scratch.
Understand job costing methodologies for use in the creation of WBS coded estimates.
Technical Analysis/Due Diligence
Analyze and interpret project development documents.
Perform site evaluations and reports to inform project cost.
Identify local resources, and local suppliers.
Resource Planning
Collaborate with management to develop resource plans based on estimated costs and project schedules.
Identify and quantify resource requirements, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and minimize project risks.
Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data;
Identify local prevailing wage and labor requirements.
Identify local and/or state labor ratio requirements.
Risk Management
Identify potential risks and uncertainties associated with project estimates.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address identified risks.
Conduct sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of various factors on project costs and profitability.
Bid Preparation
Prepare comprehensive bid proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations to bid (ITBs).
Ensure bid proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements and company objectives.
Collaborate with business development and sales teams to develop pricing strategies.
Participate in bid review meetings.
Create sub-contractors' scopes of work.
Vendor and Supplier Management
Maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery of materials and services.
Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate pricing agreements to achieve cost savings and improve project profitability.
Engage with new local contractors for potential use on the project
Quality Assurance
Review project estimates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
Implement quality assurance processes to validate project estimates and identify areas for improvement.
General Requirements
Have a strong understanding of self-perform constructability;
Knowledge of civil engineering.
Have a general understanding of current PV equipment (Tracker, inverter) and impacts of each system;
Keep up-to-date on local building codes;
Create and maintain project directives;
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant certificate from college or technical school. No degree will be considered if relevant experience exceeds 6 years;
6+ years relevant experience in electrical, civil estimating and project management, with at least 3 years of experience in utility-scale solar projects. (Construction, energy industry preferred);
Experience in similar industries directly related to electrical and civil will be considered.
Background in civil construction, electrical equipment supply, and/or power plant engineering.
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%
Strong oral and written communication skills, computer fluency, agile and effective negotiator with clear oral and written explanations required;
Work experience in electrical and civil construction-related estimation strongly preferred
Proficiency in cost estimation software and tools, such as HCSS HeavyBid or similar applications.
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft office Suite, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet experience is preferred.
Self motivated, superior organization skills and attention to detail
Assertive, ability to cope with dynamic surroundings;
Proven leadership and management skills, with experience leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously; and
Regular attendance, in accordance with the company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.
Travel: up to 20% as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
Travel: up to 20% as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular professional, office business setting
Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
Additional Information
Pay range: $110,000-$130,000 DOE
Pramira is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
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