Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies and regulations
- Review bid requirements for projects ranging from approximately $500K to $10M, ensuring full scope coverage
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for substation construction projects
- Partner with Procurement to secure vendor and supplier pricing
- Identify, manage, and maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely and complete bid coverage
- Aggressively follow up with subcontractors to ensure competitive bid participation
- Develop project schedules and cost forecasts
- Track and analyze budget-to-actual comparisons during the estimating process
- Collaborate with Project Management teams to follow up on bids, budgets, and award status
- Properly turn over bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Project Managers
- Review drawings with Project Management teams and highlight risks, scope gaps, and constructability concerns
- Maintain accurate and organized estimate documentation and bid records
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 3–5 years of related experience in estimating, utility, or electrical construction
- Experience with negotiation and subcontractor coordination
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Nice to Have
- Experience in substation, transmission, or utility construction
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software (e.g., Accubid, HCSS, or similar)
- Exposure to project management or field operations
- Experience working with utility clients or power delivery contractors
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- HSA / FSA Options
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Legal & Identity Protection Plans
Additional Information
- Approximately 25% travel required for jobsite visits, pre-bid meetings, and preconstruction support
- Work may include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, active construction sites, and moderate noise levels
- Requires close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
