Project Manager/Estimator, Transmission and Distribution
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Estimator, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering
About The Role
The Project Manager/Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Project Manager/Estimator 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. The Project Manager/Estimator manages projects that are successful based on safety, quality and cost.
The Project Manager/Estimator acts as the lead Project Manager/Estimator and supports others in those roles.
With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.
Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre‑construction services, and engineer‑procure‑construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.
Our company’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division offers a comprehensive range of electrical services including transmission, distribution, substation and clean energy construction. We are experienced in delivering reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of the power and utility industry.
Essential Functions- 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 meetings 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.
- Proficient in analyzing construction and electrical drawings to accurately formulate an estimate
- Perform operational contract redlines and coordinate with the legal department, and understand how contractual items affect the bid/work
- Lead estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
- Responsible for leading the estimating team and managing bidding activities
- Support other Estimators with bidding activities and training
- 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
- Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables and address outstanding open items as requested by clients
- Prepare look‑ahead documents, weekly and monthly progress reports, and billing information
- Review and monitor job costs versus budgets for assigned projects
- Assist construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
- Lead and mentor other Project Managers
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a…
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