Estimator - Transmission

About The Role

The Estimator ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth and is responsible for preparing cost estimates for various transmission, distribution, and substation electrical construction projects by collecting and studying cost information, evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and ensuring a successful bid.

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 the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First.

• Complete cost estimates for assigned projects, with definable work tasks for transmission, distribution and substation projects
• Develop complex estimates with minor errors/omissions
• Utilize previous work/bidding history to establish production assumptions
• Track and compare project histories to produce up to date man hours and cost
• Plan and execute work while meeting customer defined submission deadlines
• Schedule and attend field job walk with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to determine constructability requirements
• Attend on‑site pre‑bid meetings and perform job site visits
• Field job walks and pre‑bid meeting may require job site visits
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors
• Perform accurate material takeoffs to supply to vendor for pricing
• Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
• Prepare commercial aspects of proposals, including work plans, clarifications/exceptions, etc.
• Lead estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
• Lead the estimating team and manage bidding activities
• Support other Estimators with bidding activities and training
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in 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

• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience on transmission projects

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree

• Proficient in understanding construction and electrical drawings to accurately formulate an estimate
• Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, and written
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Ability to be self‑motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on‑task for extended periods of time while working independently

• Salary $92,010.00-$ / year – commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges…