Original job description
Required Skills & Experience
• 3-5+ years of estimating experience within utilities, infrastructure or related construction projects
• Strong understanding of utility construction, including electrical and/or associated civil scopes
• Experience preparing estimates, quantity takeoffs and competitive tenders
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Strong understanding of project risk, pricing, constructability and contingencies
• Experience coordinating pricing with subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities in a deadline-driven environment
This position is focused on utility and infrastructure construction rather than commercial electrical projects.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with Bid2Win
• Experience with Accubid
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Utilities Estimator to support the preparation and delivery of competitive estimates for complex utility and infrastructure projects.
This role will be responsible for developing bids, reviewing project scope and specifications, assessing risk, coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing, and working closely with estimating and operations teams to determine the most effective approach to each project.
Projects can range from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar scopes and may include both electrical and civil utility work. While electrical experience is valuable, this position does not require someone who is purely a technical electrical estimator. The ideal candidate brings strong utility construction estimating experience, commercial judgment, and the ability to think through how a project will actually be executed.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for electrical and civil utility projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop project cost estimates and conceptual budgets
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documents and overall project scope
• Participate in bid/no-bid decisions and tender strategy
• Identify project risks, assumptions, contingencies and potential cost impacts
• Solicit and review pricing from subcontractors, contractors and suppliers
• Evaluate construction methods, sequencing and overall constructability
• Support tender reviews, negotiations and project handoffs
• Collaborate closely with estimating, operations and project teams
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and pricing information
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.
