Project Estimator (Detroit)

Job Title: Senior Project Estimator

Client ID: DTE

Location: Detroit, MI 48226 (hybrid)

Duration: 12 months+ (poss. ext..)

Pay Rate: $60 - $65/hr. On w2

Top and must have skills:

Electrical Engineer or Electrical Master Journeyman

• Strong construction/commercial project experience

• Experience estimating electrical systems, including:

o Underground and overhead systems

o Transformer and inverter installations

o Solar and renewable energy projects (preferred)

• A minimum of 5 years of direct estimating experience specifically aligned to the above areas

Hybrid - Must be able to come on-site periodically (Tu, We & Th) and reside a commutable distance from the work location in Metro Detroit and two days remote.

This is subject to change.

Job Summary

• Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible.

• Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates.

• Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and procedures. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

- Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates.

- Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates.

- Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness.

- Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High School or GED, & 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience, or

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 8+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems . or

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job-relevant experience in estimating electrical systems

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel

Other Qualifications Preferred

• 4+ years of understanding Electrical systems, reading plans, calculating labor/material costs and experienced in working on large construction projects, preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.)

• Electrical Work (Substations, OH and UG cable work)

• Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction,