**Description** The Senior Estimator will be responsible for performing Class 3, 4 and 5 estimates, leading and developing EPC and bid check estimates and bids for Transmission & Distribution projects. This position will develop accurate bottoms up estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company. + Develop factored and bottoms up Class 5, 4 and 3 (conceptual, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for transmission and distribution projects (lines and stations) + Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts. + Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates + Review RFP and engineering documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work + Responsible for detail documentation of quantity take offs and constructability analysis + Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions + Review and approve project summary schedules for validity. + Develop risk registers and assist risk review process. + Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues. + Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced. + Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project. + Responsible for reviewing and incorporating quotes on bonds and insurance. + Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations. + Lead subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews. + Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes. + Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material pricing. + Estimate general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team + Responsible for the review of final estimate and presentation to management + Present the estimate to internal and external clients. + Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation\ + Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort and review with Section Manager + Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews. + Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options. + Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services. + Responsible for updating cost history and data base management. + Train and mentor staff. + All other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience + Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. + Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base. + OSHA 10-hour certification Required + Preferred: Construction experience This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Estimating **Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City **Other Locations** US-AZ-Phoenix, US-TX-Houston, US-TX-Dallas **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Req ID:** 244928 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-KJ #CDB