Estimator - Transmission

MYR Group•Castle Rock, CO

19h•$92,010 - $115,162

About The Position

The Estimator ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth and 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. Company Overview Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere. Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of estimating experience on transmission projects
Proficient in understanding construction and electrical drawings to accurately formulate an estimate
Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Strong 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
Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

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 meeting may require job site visits
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.
Lead estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
Lead the estimating team and manage bidding activities
Support other Estimators with bidding activities and training
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

Salary $92,010.00-$115,162.00 / year
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
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 employees and dependents.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.