Estimator Electrical Substation - EPC

Powerserve Technologies Inc•Tampa, FL

4d•$70,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

The Substation Estimator – Power Delivery is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for EPC construction projects within the electric utility sector. We are looking for someone who has experience estimating Substations - both Above Grade and Below Grade. Both Greenfield and Brownfield. 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.

Requirements

1-5+ years of estimating experience in power delivery projects such as High Voltage Substations.
Demonstrated experience estimating substations and/or transmission line projects.
Demonstrated experience estimating utility-scale electrical infrastructure.
Strong understanding of EPC contracting and project delivery models.
Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.
Strong understanding of labor productivity and cost drivers in utility construction.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
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
Professional certifications (PMP, CCP, PE, etc.)
Estimating software such as Hard Dollar, HCSS, WinEst, HeavyBid, Bid2Win, or similar
Scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project)
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
Experience with takeoff tools (Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.)

Responsibilities

Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates for high-voltage and medium-voltage substations (AIS/GIS, expansions, retrofits), transmission line projects (overhead and underground), and 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 for 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.
Work closely with construction teams to validate labor productivity and field execution strategies.
Work closely with procurement to obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing.
Work closely with project management to support estimate-to-budget handoff.
Participate in post-bid reviews and lessons learned to improve estimating accuracy.