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Estimator - Transmission/Substation

INTREN, LLC
Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Job Title: Estimator

Reports To: Director of Estimating

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Estimators will be responsible for the production of high-quality bid proposals. Collects and analyses all project costs, labor, equipment, materials, and subs. This position is expected to communicate with the Directors of the region whose RFP’s they are supporting. Estimators are responsible for managing their assigned estimates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Create quality and accurate estimates using a detailed bottom up costing approach.
  • Identify and quantify potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of potential costs.
  • Understand the estimating software using a WBS or Item Database approach.
  • Preparation of their proposals.
  • Responsible for post project analysis of their estimates (Estimates vs. Actuals).
  • Maintain parametric estimating information for the region and work types they are estimating.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Engineering, Business, or technical degree and/or 2-4 years of related experience.
  • Experience in Electrical Transmission/Substation estimating.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly verbally and in writing.
  • Able to read engineering plans and develop cost estimates.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience with Estimating software such as B2W, Heavy Bid, etc.
  • Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
  • Must be a team player able to work within a cross functional environment.
  • Able to work remote.

INTREN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $145,000 - $175,000

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