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Estimator-Transmission and Distribution-CDB

Burns McDonnell

4.3

based on 303 Reviews

5-10 years

Hyderabad / Secunderabad

1 vacancy

Estimator-Transmission and Distribution-CDB

Burns & McDonnell

posted 2mon ago

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Job Description

Work independently or with our Lead Estimator of Burns McDonnell US office.

Estimate: Develop accurate cost estimates for Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects, considering materials, labor, equipment, and other relevant factors especially for the US EPC projects that includes all disciplines. Estimate $ cost for Transmission Line, Substation Distribution for Engineering, Land Acquisition, right of way, Material Construction) Class 5, Class4, Class 3, Class 2 Estimates.

Material Takeoffs: Conduct meticulous manual and digital material takeoffs from engineered plans and sections, ensuring precision in quantifying required materials and components for project execution with minimum data as per AACEi standard. Estimate quantity for High Voltage Transmission Line, Substation Distribution of Electric Utility (Material Take off from Drawings/Maps) or by thumb rule.

Project Evaluation: Analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other documentation to assess project scope and determine resource requirements.

Collaborative Approach: Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather essential information and ensure comprehensive estimations.

Cost Analysis and Optimization: Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying areas for cost savings, value engineering, and alternate solutions without compromising quality.

Bid Preparation: Prepare comprehensive bid proposals, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

Risk Assessment: Evaluate potential risks associated with projects and provide mitigation strategies to minimize financial exposure.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements to improve estimating techniques and processes, including enhancing proficiency in digital tools for material takeoffs

Software s: Work on Software like HCSS, SageEOS, CostOS, Heavybid, Bluebeam, or such software or even excel templates already developed for Estimation.

He/she will be doing Estimation of various type of projects but mainly Electrical Gas Transmission Distribution Projects, Substation Projects etc.
He/she will do regular team s meetings with BMcD US office to understand the work, executing the Estimation work and keep them posted about the status or any such meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Diploma or BE/BTech Full time (Any Engineering Stream, preferably Electrical or Civil)
Relevant Experience: 5-15 yrs.
Should have strong capabilities in Estimation of High Voltage Transmission and Substation projects
Strong understanding of electrical construction practices, codes, and regulations related to Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects
Understanding of Engineering, Material, Equipment, Labor, Permits Construction terminologies.
Intermediate level knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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