Senior Estimator
Listed on 2025-12-18
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Engineering
Estimator, Electrical Engineering
PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is a premier outside electrical infrastructure construction company based in Kansas City, Missouri. A subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:
PWR), PAR is one of the founding members of Quanta Services and among the largest union contractors in the U.S. PAR’s employees are the reason for the success of our company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At PAR, we take on the most challenging and complex projects we can find, and we hire people who thrive on hard work and demanding opportunities.
this Role
PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is a premier outside electrical infrastructure construction company based in Kansas City, Missouri. A subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:
PWR), PAR is one of the founding members of Quanta Services and among the largest union contractors in the U.S. PAR’s employees are the reason for the success of our company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At PAR, we take on the most challenging and complex projects we can find, and we hire people who thrive on hard work and demanding opportunities.
On our team, you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in projects that impact the lives of millions while developing and advancing in your career.
About this role
In this critical role, you will lead the estimation process for our most complex electrical projects, ensuring precise cost assessments and competitive bids. You will collaborate closely with various departments to develop comprehensive and competitive estimates. Your expertise and deep understanding of the market and industry trends will be instrumental in driving our project’s success and maintaining our reputation for excellence in the industry.
You will make and drive strategic decisions with the support of the company’s leadership group. You may directly oversee the work of other estimators.
Location/Travel Requirements:Position will have 10% travel expectations and will be located in the Aurora, CO office.
Pay Range: This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $140,000 - $200,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.
What You'll Do- Develop bid hour and bid sheets for estimates on bid projects
- Contact suppliers for pricing
- Negotiate pricing
- Prepare take-offs, staking sheets
- Create logistics plans for material handling
- Familiarize with bid documents
- Conduct visits to job sites as needed
- Timely inform others within the department of project status and current assignments
- Assess accurate and efficient estimating techniques
- Assist other members of the estimating team
- Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for very large, complex projects
- Develop and maintain professional, working relationships with vendors, customers, engineers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors for any changes in work, schedule, and estimates
- Handle technical problems encountered during bid preparation
- Stay current on various trends and developments such as new equipment, methods, and procedures developing in the industry or specialized discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.).
- Prepare special studies or reports required by the unusual nature of some bid items or conditions.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction or Electrical Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities described above
- 10+ years of estimating experience in a construction-related industry
- Preferred experience with Electrical Utilities - Transmission Lines, Substation, or Distribution
PAR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 100% employer-paid health care benefits (medical,…
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