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A Brief Summary of This Position:

This position is an individual contributor role accountable to supporting the Project Manager in the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of medium to high voltage electrical substation and transmission line material procurement project ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitment and goals. 

Essential Functions:

This position reports to the Senior Director of Substation Packaging and has no direct reports and no indirect reportsThis role requires up to 10% travel domestically including overnight staysReview clients' detailed drawings, and written specifications and perform “Take-off” of custom structures, equipment, and material required for electrical substationsPrepare estimates based on technical specifications, scope of work, drawings, and/or sketches - including detailed quantities of take-offs for each job order and entering line items into an Excel spreadsheetDetermine the most economical and cost efficient material conforming to project drawings and specificationsConfirm all necessary materials and supplies are included in the scope of work and ensure that unnecessary items are excluded from the estimates.Obtain quotes from several manufacturers for equipment and material items.  Be able to negotiate pricing with manufacturers.Be responsible for accurate quantity take-offs on quotations for customersOrganize material lists for electrical substation or transmission linesPrepare accurate material ordersReview and check in the material at arrival to verify compliance with project orders.Assist in order execution, ensuring that all contract requirements and project management procedures are followedAssist Project Manager in tracking required submittals, preparing subcontractor agreements, developing and maintaining schedules on multiple projects while ensuring that project costs are controlled and financial risk is preventedAssist the Project Manager in developing the project scope of work; including preliminary approximations of the types of materials to be used and basic quantity countSupport customers in various ways, including technical and logistical support, deliverables, invoicing, and payment to effectively and consistently meet and exceed customer needs, while ensuring interactions stay consistent with division strategies and objectives to maximize customer satisfaction and profitabilityAssist in closing out projects by obtaining all required documentation and assisting with pre-final inspections and As-Built drawingsEnsure proper fit and functions of the product by checking drawings, cut sheets, material dimensions, etc.Provide updated reports of project status to project management as requiredProactively identify and implement strategies to reduce project costs, maximize production, and enhance customer relations

Other Important Details about the Role:

Must be able to travel 2-3 days per month if requiredAbility to work closely with high-level customers, maintaining and enhancing strong, long-term customer relationshipsKnowledge of construction methods

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

Preferred Bachelors in a relevant field or associate degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant quality experience with steel productsA strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, 1-2 year technical degree, or related trade plus a minimum of 2 years related experience with a commercial or industrial general contractorPrevious experience in a substation-related field, such as Substation Engineer, Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Designer / Detailer, Electrical Lineman, Inside Sales, DrafterExperience with AutoCAD

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.