Project Manager / Estimator

MYR Group • Harrisburg, PA

29d

About The Position

Harlan Electric is seeking an Estimator or Associate Estimator. Estimator candidates ideally have estimating experience in transmission and distribution, utility, or commercial electrical markets. Associate Estimators may participate in a comprehensive training program to develop the technical knowledge and estimating skills needed for a career with Harlan Electric.

The position prepares and supports project estimates, bids, and related handoffs to project management. It involves reviewing contract documents, developing take-offs and pricing, coordinating vendor and subcontractor input, and working with internal and external stakeholders throughout the estimate review and award process. The role also helps project and construction teams understand estimate assumptions and identify project milestones and potential change orders.

Harlan Electric, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc., was established in 1940 and has completed substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. Its services include powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. The company describes its safety culture as grounded in management commitment, employee participation, training, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Ability to understand or possess basic knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects and services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, leadership, and relationship skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to prepare construction schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Estimating experience in transmission and distribution, utility, or commercial electrical markets is ideal for Estimator candidates.

Responsibilities

• Follow the estimating process.
• Work with the Estimating Coordinator to upload project documents to ShareFile for vendors and subcontractors.
• Review contract documents—including schedules, specifications, drawings, and safety manuals—for project requirements, contractual obligations, accuracy, and consistency, and apply them to pricing.
• Work with the Estimating Coordinator to submit requests for information (RFIs) related to estimating questions by the deadline.
• Perform take-offs and material take-offs where applicable.
• Obtain vendor and subcontractor quotes and evaluate them for completeness and best pricing for the bid.
• Distribute bid qualification documents as required, such as MBE and WBE information, experience, and key-individual details.
• Participate in estimate reviews with internal and external stakeholders; set up corporate reviews and lead discussions.
• Prepare or provide input for customer-required deliverables, such as schedules and proposal letters.
• Prepare award documents for review and submission by the deadline.
• Identify important project areas, including milestones and liquidated damages, and communicate them to the Project Manager and/or Regional Director.
• Identify possible change orders and communicate them to the Project Manager.
• Review purchase orders, subcontracts, and contracts for accuracy.
• Facilitate a scope review with the Project Manager and help construction personnel understand the estimate's basis and approach.
• Participate in the KOM to hand off the project to project management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, hearing, prescription, mental health, Employee Assistance Plan, short-term disability, retiree coverage, and life insurance through LINECo.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program with $1,200 annually for health- and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual paid time off starting at 15 days, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and potential annual profit sharing.
• Educational assistance program supporting educational costs and internal training.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Voluntary plans including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, identity theft, group legal, group auto and home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

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