Sr. Estimator

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients.

Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large‑scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full‑service electrical provider, we offer industry‑leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full‑service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large‑scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design‑build and pre‑construction services and have in‑house pre‑fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
  • Outline and prepare responses to RFPs and RFQs
  • Follow company SOPs for estimating
  • Develop strategies for being awarded projects
  • Help maintain and develop estimating database
  • Develop relationships with clients
• Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
• Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
• Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team
• Coordinate with Project Management
• Maintain bid log and report to corporate
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
• Determine constructability requirements via field walk‑downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry
• Perform field take‑offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
• Prepare and submit change orders
• Follow‑up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company‑designated office or field location
• May manage Estimating and BIM departments
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry‑specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

• Working knowledge of local electrical codes
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
• General knowledge of engineered material costs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self‑driven with the ability to stay on‑task for extended periods of time while working independently

• Salary $120,000-$150,000 / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term…