Estimator

Come join our innovative team at Beta Engineering! We understand that finding the right place to work isn't easy. At Beta, we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high-voltage industry.  We provide power delivery solutions for a variety of customers, including those in the utility, industrial and renewable markets. We design and build high voltage projects to our customers' specifications. Our work includes substations, transmission lines and more. We help our customers achieve their goals of creating a reliable, sustainable power grid by reducing risks and identifying innovative solutions for their problems.
Our Purpose: We pursue that which challenges us, growing our community to provide critical, creative solutions that achieve extraordinary results.
The Proposal Estimator is responsible for developing technical documentation and estimates that respond to Customers Request for Proposals (RFPs). The Proposal Estimator's primary responsibility is to ensure that all technical requirements provided in the RFP are covered in Beta's response to the RFP.  Beta's response to Customer RFPs is in the form of a proposal that includes pricing and bid forms, scope of work, project schedule, terms and conditions, execution plans with org charts, drawings, equipment information and additional data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reads and understands all project documents to obtain a clear understanding of the project scope of work.
• Generate all preliminary drawings required for the proposal, such as oneline's, general arrangements, grounding plans, conduit plans, and building layouts.
• Generates clear and accurate RFQ's for vendors and contractors for material and labor as required per the proposal scope of work and specifications.
• Evaluates RFQ's received from vendors and contractors for compliance with the request. 
• Compares RFQ's received from vendors and contractors for differences that affect pricing and comparison to ensure that contractor and vendors are selected for inclusion based on price and compliance.
• Generates the Proest project and populates estimates based on scope and RFQ's received.
• Develops a preliminary project schedule.
• Coordinates with contractors and Beta's execution team to develop engineering and construction timelines that support the scope of work and Beta's execution plan.
• Coordinates with execution departments for support during the proposal as required.
• Coordinates with the execution team to develop hour estimates to be used for estimating.
• Assists Proposal Manager in the organization and development of presentations for potential customers.
• Participates in department and pre-bid meetings as requested.
• Recognizes and recommends methods to increase productivity and quality.
• Recognizes and recommends methods to improve every customer's experience.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:  • As assigned by leadership.
EXPECTATIONS:
• Works under a Proposal Manager for daily proposal tasks.
• Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interacts professionally with other employees and customers.
• Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethics in all client relationships and communications.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Vocational or technical certification or an Associate Degree in the engineering field is the minimum requirement.
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Civil or Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong background in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:  • Will work in an office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, and other environmental hazards.
• Exposed to office equipment with moving parts and cutting blades which require caution in their use.
• Overnight travel is required to an active pre-bid and proposed bid sites.  Ability to perform duties safely and to adhere to each job site's safety requirements; while working on an active job site, outdoors, is a requirement.  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Use of company vehicle.
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\nReferral Level: Professional
Ineligible for Enhanced Referral
Ineligible for External Referral
More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies' Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-new At Beta, we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high -voltage industry. Each day we strive to live out our core values of doing what we say, turning challenges into success and winning together. We empower our employees to identify innovative solutions and opportunities for future growth. Recognizing that our success begins with our people, we invest in our teams through technical, team building and leadership training. If you want to be part of a team that is built on trust and excellence, apply today.
Beta is a subsidiary of Crest Industries, and job listings are managed by Crest Operations. Crest owns and operates companies that serve industries including power delivery, manufacturing, natural resources and specialty chemicals. Click here to learn about careers within the Crest Industries® family of companies.
Beta Engineering is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Beta Engineering is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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