Overview
Position Summary:The Estimator I prepares timely and accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for
electric transmission and distribution projects, with a primary focus on transmission line construction, upgrades, rebuilds, relocations, and maintenance programs. This role supports competitive bidding efforts by developing detailed labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production-based estimates for utility clients across the region.
The Estimator I collaborates closely with project managers, operations leaders, engineers, and field personnel to ensure project scopes, risks, constructability considerations, and customer requirements are accurately reflected in all estimates.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates and bid packages for transmission line, distribution, and related utility infrastructure projects.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to determine labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor requirements.
- Develop conceptual, lump-sum, and unit-price estimates utilizing historical cost data, productivity analyses, and current market pricing.
- Support project planning efforts by evaluating resource requirements and construction methodologies for T&D projects.
- Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings to assess existing conditions and identify potential construction challenges.
- Assist field operations teams in evaluating scope changes and developing change order pricing when required.
- Ensure estimates align with company safety standards, quality requirements, project execution strategies, and customer expectations.
- Maintain accurate bid documentation and estimating records in accordance with established company processes and project management methodologies.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, procurement, and project controls personnel throughout the bidding process.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating tools, procedures, production tracking, and cost-control practices.
- Assist in preparing customer presentations and responding to requests for clarification during the proposal process.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
- 3+ years of estimating, project controls, construction, engineering, or related utility industry experience.
- Prior experience supporting electric transmission line, distribution, substation, or utility infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Experience in construction estimating with the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Knowledge of electric utility Transmission & Distribution (T&D) construction practices, including transmission line construction methods, equipment, and materials preferred.
- Understanding of estimating methodologies for conceptual, unit-price, and lump-sum bids.
- Experience with computerized estimating and bidding software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
- Completion of H&M Project Management Methodology (PMM) training and project management coursework preferred.
Salary Range: $69,000 to $103,000 (dependent upon industry experience)
Benefits:Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following:
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off
