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Substation Senior Estimator

CyberCoders
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/27/2026
Senior Estimator - Self-Perform Substation (Pearland, TX)

Join a high-performing team driving complex transmission and distribution projects. As a Senior Estimator, you'll lead the development of accurate, risk-conscious self-perform estimates for high-voltage substation work, shaping the success of major infrastructure bids.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build detailed, bottom-up estimates for transmission and distribution projects, with a focus on high-voltage substation scope.
  • Analyze RFPs, engineering documents, and constructability to ensure precision and feasibility.
  • Develop estimate schedules, risk registers, and high-level project timelines.
  • Lead internal reviews of scope, quantities, and commercial terms to identify and mitigate risk.
  • Manage vendor and subcontractor quote integration, bid reviews, and solicitation processes.
  • Estimate indirect costs, general conditions, and validate contingency recommendations.
  • Present final estimates to leadership and support pre-construction services.
  • Maintain cost history databases and mentor junior estimators.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7 years of project estimating experience; 4 years in self-perform substation work preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of transmission & distribution construction estimating.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, ConEst, and K-base; OSHA 10-hour certified.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute

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Keith Ellis - Director of Recruiting

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/28/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

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