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About Us
Our client is a leading electrical infrastructure contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex utility construction and maintenance projects across North America. The business has built its reputation on safety, quality execution, technical expertise, and long-term customer partnerships across the power delivery sector.
The company is committed to investing in its people through industry-leading safety programs, professional development, advanced tools and equipment, and long-term career progression opportunities. This is an opportunity to join a well-established organization with significant project backlog, strong operational leadership, and continued growth across the transmission market.
About the Role – Transmission Estimator
We are seeking a talented Transmission Estimator with a strong background in utility construction and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for independently developing cost estimates and resource requirements with a primary focus on utility transmission capital and maintenance construction projects across the United States.
What You’ll Do
- Review plans, specifications, and drawings to perform transmission material take-offs and analyze costs to develop construction cost estimates.
- Assist with the assembly of project proposals including supporting documentation, bid forms, project schedules, and final proposal reviews prior to submission.
- Support project teams in scoping engineering, construction, and contractual requirements.
- Prepare conceptual and indicative project estimates based on limited information and high-level scopes of work.
- Develop detailed post-approval project estimates based on company standards and site-specific requirements.
- Develop project schedules and analyze labor, equipment, tooling, material, and manpower requirements for each project.
- Lead and participate in comprehensive bid review meetings with executive leadership, operations teams, project management, and field personnel.
- Provide expert judgment and pricing support for competitive bids and negotiated contracts.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of historical cost databases and estimating tools.
- Provide pre-construction support and technical expertise to project management teams during project turnover.
- Review scopes, specifications, and drawings to determine subcontractor requirements. Develop RFQs and evaluate subcontractor proposals for scope gaps and commercial alignment.
- Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to support accurate project pricing and execution strategies.
- Visit project sites and customer locations as required to evaluate project conditions and constructability requirements.
- Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings and effectively present project solutions to clients and stakeholders.
- Analyze project-specific safety requirements, regulatory standards, and code compliance considerations.
- Work collaboratively as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team to secure and execute projects successfully.
- Ensure seamless turnover of awarded projects from estimating to operations teams.
What You’ll Bring
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with estimating software, project management tools, and construction systems.
- Strong understanding of transmission construction methodologies, electrical systems, and utility industry standards.
- Exposure to utility, renewable energy, battery storage, or related infrastructure markets is considered a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.
- 3–5 years of estimating, project management, or relevant field experience within the utility transmission construction industry preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid Holidays and PTO
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings and employee discounts