Electrical Estimator

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.

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Estimator to support the development of accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for electrical utility construction and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for reviewing project specifications, analyzing construction requirements, preparing cost estimates, and supporting proposal development to ensure projects are competitively priced and aligned with company objectives. The Estimator works closely with operations, project management, vendors, and leadership to evaluate opportunities, identify risks, and develop pricing strategies aligned with project requirements.

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative utility infrastructure solutions. The Estimator plays an important role in supporting competitive project pursuits, maintaining estimating accuracy, and contributing to the successful execution and profitability of projects across the organization.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical transmission, distribution, substation, civil, and related utility construction projects.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications, bid documents, contracts, and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project-related costs.
• Analyze labor productivity, equipment utilization, material pricing, and construction methods to develop accurate estimates.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with Operations and Project Management teams to evaluate project scope, schedules, resources, and execution requirements.
• Identify potential project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and cost considerations during the estimating process.
• Assist in preparing bid packages, proposals, pricing summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project reviews as required.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and project pricing records.
• Support bid reviews and estimate presentations with Estimating leadership.
• Assist with change order estimates, budget updates, and cost analysis as needed.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Operations to validate material availability, equipment requirements, and subcontractor pricing.
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, customer requirements, and established estimating procedures.
• Support project handoff meetings to communicate estimate assumptions, scope, and budget considerations to Operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Perform additional estimating and project support duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Two or more years of estimating, construction management, project controls, or related construction experience…