Lead Estimator

Rising Edge Group • Dallas, TX

25d

About The Position

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002 that specializes in high-voltage electrical solutions for critical infrastructure across North America. The Lead Estimator oversees technical reviews of proposals with estimators and prepares complete electrical, structural, and civil cost estimates. The role leads the Regional Estimating team in accordance with direction from the Regional Director and Estimating Manager, identifies value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities, and ensures proposals include accurate schedules, work execution plans, and required deliverables in coordination with proposal coordinators.

The Lead Estimator provides technical support, reviews, and mentorship to regional project estimators, with a focus on the in-progress estimating process. The position assesses project technical requirements and personnel needs, leads preparation of proposal deliverables, monitors estimator workloads and assignments, and collaborates with project managers, engineers, and the Estimating Manager. Estimates cover electrical transmission, generation, distribution, substations, and battery energy storage projects. Travel may be necessary. Employment is conditional on completing pre-employment screening, including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.

Requirements

• Experience understanding blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects and services.
• At least 5 years of experience in the electrical high-voltage, utility, or renewable energy industry.
• Estimating knowledge of substation and/or battery energy storage projects, with a strong understanding of protection and control schemes.
• Ability to prepare construction schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-driven and able to stay on task for extended periods.
• Able to work as a team player with various partners from project start to finish.
• Valid driver’s license; travel may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, and support regional project estimators through technical support, reviews, and mentorship, particularly during the in-progress estimating process.
• Assess technical project requirements and personnel needs.
• Lead the Pre-Construction team in preparing deliverables, including written proposals, schedules, cash-flow analyses, and exhibit reviews.
• Monitor estimator workloads and assign projects to the team.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare cost estimates.
• Collaborate with the Estimating Manager to implement streamlined procedures and processes and communicate key estimating insights to leadership.
• Assess project risks, constraints, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Use estimating software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist the Estimating Manager with using and benchmarking historical data.
• Prepare complete cost estimates for electrical transmission, generation, distribution, substation, and battery energy storage projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align estimates with project execution plans.
• Participate in bid negotiations and support contract award processes.
• Maintain current knowledge of market conditions, industry standards, and emerging technologies in the electrical high-voltage sector.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Meaningful engagement initiatives and team events
• Opportunities for career advancement across disciplines, locations, and career paths
• Continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development
• Culture that prioritizes wellbeing, inclusion, collaboration, respect, and accountability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed