Associate Estimator

Position Scope

The Associate Estimator plays a key role in the development of comprehensive, accurate, and competitive estimate packages for nationwide medium- and high-voltage electrical construction projects within the Renewable and Utility sectors. This position partners closely with Estimating, Preconstruction, and Operations leadership to support strategic bid development and ensure alignment with client requirements and execution capabilities.

Onsite in Fargo, ND.

PACK Power was founded in 2023 to meet a growing demand for specialized High Voltage and Medium Voltage expertise within the Renewable, Power Delivery, Utility, and Data Center markets. The company was built by industry veterans, bringing decades of hands‑on experience and a shared vision of partnering with clients to deliver exceptional, successful projects. Our suite of specialized services spans substations, transmission lines, switchyards, and collection systems, delivering innovative solutions that power the future while prioritizing sustainability and reliability.

At its core, PACK Power is built on people. We operate like a family, with a culture rooted in teamwork, trust, and looking out for one another. Our “us over me” mindset creates a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing environment where individuals can grow and succeed together. Honesty, responsiveness, and clear communication guide how we work—with each other and with our clients.

Like a pack of wolves, every team member plays a vital role, united by shared purpose as we lead the High Voltage and Medium Voltage industries.

• Collaborates with Estimating and Preconstruction leadership to evaluate incoming Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and develop project‑specific estimating strategies and bid plans.
• Reviews project documentation and RFP requirements to establish bid checklists, scopes of work, and execution considerations.
• Coordinate with Director of Estimating/Preconstruction to establish project specific design strategies.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and other necessary activities required to develop RFPs for subcontractor and vendors.
• Solicit quotes and proposals from subcontractors and vendors, and review quotes and proposals for compliance with project requirements.
• Partners with Operations to validate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and management assumptions to support constructability and project execution.
• Utilizes PACK Power’s estimating systems and tools to prepare, organize, and maintain accurate estimating data and documentation.
• Ensures all estimate packages and proposals align with client requirements, contractual terms, and internal standards.
• Attend meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant discipline preferred.
• Prior experience in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or Estimating support position preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with medium and/or high voltage substations, collection systems and/or transmission lines preferred.

• Take reasonable care of yourself and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day‑to‑day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the goal of zero injuries.
• Must be hard‑working, passionate, inquisitive, and have the willingness to perform any task that is required (even if not listed above).
• Ability to travel up to 25% for site visits, project meetings, and/or contract negotiations.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with organizational and critical data analysis skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Suite, Project Management Software (Procore, HCSS, etc), and/or Project Scheduling Software (MS Project, Primavera, etc).
• Demonstrate knowledge of Construction Project Management skills and concepts including estimating, contract negotiation, engineering management, workforce management,…