Estimator T&D

ABOUT THE ROLE

The T&D Estimator I is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The T&D Estimator I is responsible for preparing cost estimates for various transmission, distribution and substation electrical construction projects.

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) - the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary - is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.

At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects

• 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 travel/overnight stays
• 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.
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Perform operational contract redlines and coordinate with the legal department, and understand how contractual items affect the bid/work
• Prepare billing per customer requirements, and execute change orders
• Create/utilize a construction schedule
• Participate in job close-out meetings at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
• 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 or relevant construction experience

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

• Proficient in analyzing 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
  • 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 Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
  - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
  - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual
  Paid Time Off
  starting at
  15 days plus 10 paid Holidays
  (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous
  401(k) Plan with
  100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting
  , and
  Annual profit-sharing
  potential.
• Superior…