Estimator - Power

Estimator – Transmission, Distribution & Substations (T&D/S)

Locations: Texas | Mississippi | Florida | Oklahoma | South Carolina
Salary: $85,000 – $175,000 + Bonus + Company Vehicle

We're partnered with one of the nation's leading electrical utility contractors, with multiple openings for Estimators across several offices throughout the Southeast and South Central U.S.

Whether you're an early-career Estimator looking to develop your expertise or a seasoned Senior Estimator pursuing complex utility infrastructure projects, there are opportunities available to match your experience.

This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a strong backlog of Transmission, Distribution & Substation (T&D/S) work, offering long-term career progression, excellent benefits, and the chance to play a key role in securing some of the country's most critical power infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for T&D/S construction projects.
• Review bid documents, drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop detailed labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions during the estimating process.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and business development teams throughout the bid process.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client meetings as required.
• Support proposal preparation and ensure bids are submitted accurately and on time.
• Maintain estimating databases and stay current with market pricing and industry trends.

Requirements

• Experience estimating Transmission, Distribution and/or Substation (T&D/S) construction projects.
• Strong understanding of utility construction means and methods, project costing, and bid preparation.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and utility standards.
• Experience preparing conceptual, budgetary, and hard bid estimates.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working with major utility providers is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred, but equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $85,000 – $175,000 (DOE)
• 10–15% annual performance bonus
• Company-provided vehicle & gas card
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear progression into Senior Estimator, Chief Estimator, and Preconstruction leadership
• Opportunities available across Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Oklahoma, and South Carolina