Associate Estimator I T&D

MYR Group • Glen Allen, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The T&D Associate Estimator I is responsible for various tasks in developing cost estimates for transmission, distribution and substation work. The T&D Associate Estimator I will be a part of our extensive training program to help develop these skills. 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.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft applications with emphasis on Excel
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Good 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
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Ability to understand, and/or possess basic knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services

Responsibilities

• Prepare or assist in preparing complete cost estimates for assigned for transmission, distribution and substation projects
• 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. This involves travel that can require overnight stays
• Perform or assist in performing take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
• Participate in job close-out meetings at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Teledoc
• Hearing
• Prescriptions
• Mental Health
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Retiree Coverage
• Life Insurance
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days
• 10 paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%
• Annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Company-paid life
• Company-paid accidental death & dismemberment
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED