REMOTE - Substation Estimator

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details

An organization in the power infrastructure sector is seeking a skilled Substation Estimator with a strong focus on delivering high-quality construction projects. This role is responsible for preparing independent cost estimates and identifying project resource needs, primarily supporting utility substation construction and maintenance projects across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents to complete material takeoffs and develop construction cost estimates for substation projects.
• Assist in assembling bid packages and proposals, including supporting documentation, bid forms, and preliminary schedules, and help review submissions prior to delivery.
• Work with project teams to help define project scope, including engineering, construction, and contractual elements.
• Produce preliminary or conceptual cost estimates when project details are limited.
• Develop detailed cost estimates following project approval using company estimating standards and facility drawings.
• Build project schedules and evaluate requirements for labor, materials, equipment, and tools needed for execution.
• Participate in internal bid review meetings with management, project managers, and field personnel to evaluate scope, pricing, subcontractor involvement, and potential risk.
• Provide cost analysis and technical insight to support both competitive bids and negotiated contracts, including participation in contract discussions when needed.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal cost history databases and estimating tools to improve future project estimates.
• Provide preconstruction support and technical insight to project management teams once projects move forward.
• Review project documentation to identify subcontracting requirements, prepare requests for quotations, and evaluate vendor proposals for completeness and alignment with scope.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to gather pricing information and clarify project requirements.

Qualifications
• Approximately 3–5 years of estimating, project management, or field experience within the utility substation construction industry preferred.
• Familiarity with renewable energy sectors such as solar, wind, or battery energy storage is beneficial.
• Experience using estimating software, project management platforms, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, equipment, and construction practices related to utility infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

A bit about us:

As a full-service electrical contractor, we specialize in high-voltage substation construction, transmission and distribution, grid modernization, and emergency storm restoration. Our teams are equipped and ready to power the utility, infrastructure, and energy projects that communities depend on.

Why join us?
• 4+ weeks PTO
• Limited travel
• 401k with employer match
• Stock equity options
• Support from national utilities contractor

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