Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering
Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, 80022, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Location: DeForest, WI or Commerce City, CO
Salary: $55,000–$79,000
Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office
We are partnering with an established electrical construction organization that is expanding its electric power operations and building out a dedicated estimating function.
The company is seeking an Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction activities for electric power construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a construction estimating or technical background who wants to build a career within the electric power industry.
Previous electric power estimating experience is not required. The team is willing to train the right candidate who brings a strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and understanding of construction plans and estimating fundamentals.
Responsibilities- Assist with the preparation of estimates for electric power construction projects
- Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents
- Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
- Develop and maintain detailed estimating spreadsheets
- Work closely with project management, operations, preconstruction, and field teams
- Review CAD and BIM drawings to understand project scope
- Assist with bid preparation, scope review, and estimate documentation
- Track estimating information and project data throughout the preconstruction process
- Support the continued development of the company’s dedicated electric power estimating function
- Previous estimating, construction, engineering, or related technical experience preferred
- Electric power estimating experience is not required
- Experience with electrical construction, utilities, transmission, distribution, or substations is a plus
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, but not required
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Comfortable working with detailed project documentation and construction drawings
- Ability to communicate effectively with project management, engineering, preconstruction, and field personnel
- Interest in developing long-term expertise within electric power construction
Experience with any of the following is preferred:
- Microsoft Excel — strong proficiency highly valued
- Bluebeam
- Primavera P6
- CAD drawings
- BIM drawings
- Construction estimating and takeoff software
- Base salary: $55,000–$79,000
- Position may be based in DeForest, Wisconsin or Commerce City, Colorado
- This is an in-office position with occasional work-from-home flexibility as circumstances allow
- Relocation assistance may be available and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis
$79,000 per year
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