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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">EPI Power is hiring an Estimating Director to join our growing team. This role provides leadership and direction to the entire Estimating department by providing oversight on preconstruction efforts on all projects and strategic direction for the future. The position is charged with making assignments and developing staff to meet the needs of the business.  The Estimating Director position is based in Des Moines, IA and is fully on-site. We are seeking candidates who currently reside in the area or are open to relocating. Remote work is not available for this role.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">What You’ll Do:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Monitor design documents for compliance with scope and value analysis incorporation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Analyze, assist, and provide suggestions for appropriate contract language that protects the company.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Exhibit a professional understanding of cost, market impacts, governing authority, constructability, scheduling, design, and value.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Take the lead role in preconstruction team meetings when appropriate and demonstrate the value of incorporated communications and information sharing throughout the process.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Perform conceptual estimates and actively participate in the development and evaluation of owners' feasibility studies as requested or required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Provide the most professional and appropriate estimating and documentation techniques relative to the owner's needs, team's expectations, acceptable risk, and time constraints throughout the preconstruction period. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Review all estimates for accuracy, appropriate level of detail, and high standard of expectations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Prepare a detailed schedule identifying the preconstruction tasks and activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Prepare the initial project construction schedule (Preconstruction Project Schedule) with or without assistance from the assigned operations staff. Understand this schedule and provide information to the owner, designer, or project team of impacts based on decisions made during preconstruction.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Assist the construction team in developing an adequate project plan inclusive of the information and expertise gathered during the design period.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Ensures preconstruction managers transfer relationships and information effectively to operations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Obtain quotations from other departments for specialty items such as payroll taxes, city tax, liability insurance, builders risk, permits, and performance bond premiums.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">Ensures prequalification process of subcontractors and vendors is utilized for all projects.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; 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Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 60, 58); font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 60, 58); font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable ​state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. <a href=\"https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__weitz.box.com_s_jrhmq0gmlct94no0wour2yiaywduu7dw&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=GaQL1cNZYngSKgGqwtS9Iw&amp;r=AVnx5qVFACJp04u9mvSN6A3crZnd-kzskjpyKL5vs1g&amp;m=WKRFJ4X9n9FE7w3UKDXCPUOEiH8_wODGYlDCb6f67Lb-JpnZMqMmLDWacKLEl1iC&amp;s=MpxZwfxmA_R5r4UHQlGC1f4YHA-pmI9ySwnsyQfwF6M&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here</a> to review our Privacy Notice.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 60, 58); font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 60, 58); font-family: helvetica; font-size: 10pt\">#LI-MJ1</span></p>",
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