Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Location: Jupiter, FL (However, we are willing to consider allowing someone to work remotely - if you have experience estimating High Voltage Substations or Switchyards and wanting to work remotely, please do apply!)
Reports To: Estimating Manager / Preconstruction Manager
Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience. We pay very competitively for top talent!! We typically see estimators ranging from $60k-100k and up + bonus in our industry.

The Estimator – Power Delivery is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for EPC construction projects within the electric utility sector. This role focuses primarily on power delivery construction
, including substations, transmission lines, and BESS facilities
, across both greenfield and brownfield environments. The Estimator will also support select industrial construction estimates as workload and project mix require.

This position plays a critical role in supporting business development, project execution, and risk management by developing detailed cost models, evaluating construction means and methods, and collaborating closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and project management teams.

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates for:
  • High-voltage and medium-voltage substations (AIS/GIS, expansions, retrofits)
  • Transmission line projects (overhead and underground)
  • BESS facilities, including civil, electrical, and balance-of-plant scopes
• Develop estimates for greenfield and brownfield construction, including live substation work and outage-constrained environments
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and models
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontract, and indirect cost estimates
• Evaluate construction means and methods
  , sequencing, and productivity assumptions
• Analyze project risks and opportunities and incorporate appropriate contingencies
• Support design-build, EPC, EPCM, and negotiated project delivery methods
• Participate in estimate reviews, value engineering, and risk review meetings
• Assist with bid strategy development
  , pricing decisions, and proposal support

• Support estimating efforts for industrial construction projects, including:
  • Electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical scopes
  • Utility, energy, manufacturing, or heavy industrial facilities
• Coordinate with discipline leads to ensure scope completeness and constructability
• Work closely with:
  • Engineering to understand design intent and constructability
  • Construction teams to validate labor productivity and field execution strategies
  • Procurement to obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing
  • Project management to support estimate-to-budget handoff
• Participate in post-bid reviews and lessons learned to improve estimating accuracy

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field,
  or equivalent experience
• 1-5+ years of estimating experience in power delivery, utility, or heavy civil construction
  • Substations and/or transmission line projects
  • Utility-scale electrical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of:
  • EPC contracting and project delivery models
  • Construction means, methods, and sequencing
  • Labor productivity and cost drivers in utility construction
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

• Experience with BESS or renewable energy infrastructure
• Exposure to live substation work
  , outages, and brownfield constraints
• Experience with industrial construction estimating
• Knowledge of union and non-union labor environments
• Familiarity with utility owner standards and specifications

• Estimating software such as Hard Dollar, HCSS, Win Est, Heavy Bid
  , Bid2
  
  Win
  , or similar
• Scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with takeoff tools (Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the “big picture”
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with field, engineering, and leadership teams

• Accuracy of estimates versus actual project costs
• Timeliness and completeness of estimate deliverables
• Quality of risk identification and contingency development
• Effectiveness of estimate handoff to project execution teams

Some notes:

If your salary expectations exceed our range, we still want to talk with you.

Powerserve Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.