Sr Estimator - Transmission

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. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for electric transmission, substation, and distribution construction projects.

Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships.

We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere.

Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work‑life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we show case the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First.

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• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates – Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's, Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating, Develop strategies for being awarded projects, Help maintain and develop estimating database and Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients
• Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team – Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation, Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance and Mentor and train Estimator Trainees and Estimators
• Maintain bid log and report to corporate Estimating department
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
• Determine constructability requirements via field walk‑downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
• Coordinate with Project Management – Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry, Perform field take‑offs/evaluations for estimate preparation and Assist project management in preparing and submitting change orders
• Perform risk identification and mitigation planning 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
• Follow‑up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company‑designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry‑specific professional and ethical standards

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

• Proven ability to prepare conceptual, design‑build, and EPC estimates based upon minimal design input from engineering
• Solid knowledge of national electrical code
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals, and other relevant documents
• Proven ability to prepare work plans for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work
• Solid knowledge of construction means & methods for…