Job Title: Electrical Estimator
Location: Brusly, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, OT as needed
Pay Range: $70-$95K (depending on experience)
Company Overview:
Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is a premier oil and gas services company providing solutions to the energy sector. We specialize in offshore construction, onshore construction, and maintenance services. With over 75 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation. We are expanding our Talent Acquisition team to continue driving growth and meet the hiring demands of our fast-paced industry.
Position Summary:
The Estimator part of the Estimator job family is responsible for activities related to cost estimating all the elements of a project including labor (manual and non-manual), materials and permanent equipment, supplies, consumables and expenses, and construction equipment rental and operating costs, contingency, escalation, program risk, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs quality assurance in project deliverables
- Works with management in development of strategies and plans
- Analyzes estimations to predict key project issues
- Works directly with contractor to resolve technical matters during negotiation and contract execution as needed
- Manages action items
- Prepares crew build-ups and production rate determinations
- Develops Work Breakdown Structures
- Leads Project Team estimate reviews
- Evaluates suitability of scope and executive plan for basis of estimate
- Assists in the development of estimating infrastructure and new methodologies
- Reconciles current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data
- Performs contingency and risk analysis
- Prepares and negotiates change orders
- Reviews final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness
- Delivers estimate presentations to the executive Review Committee
- Manages the preparation of project and discipline Estimate Summaries, Estimate Details and Basis of Estimate
- Supervises junior staff through task development, establishing and maintaining goals and expectations, and documenting performance related issues and achievements
Qualifications:
- Education:
- High school diploma or GED (Required)
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License (Required)
- Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Electrical Estimation
- Experience in the Commercial and/or Construction Industry is needed
- Skills:
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel software
- Proficiency using industry sanctioned estimating applications and systems
- Working knowledge of planning and scheduling
- Thorough understanding IE cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurances)
- Understanding of construction means, methods, and sequences
- Knowledgeable of the ACCE estimating system
- Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVMS) theory and application
- Ability to effectively communicate with peers, co-workers, clients, customers, and the public
EEOC Statement:
Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
