Distribution Estimator - PTD - Denton

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking a Distribution Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for complex Distribution projects. The role requires strong technical proficiency and cross-department collaboration to align estimates with project goals.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, build detailed Excel models, and assist with schedules using Microsoft Project. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Electrical Utility/Construction estimating, with advanced Excel, Bluebeam Revu, and sharp

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Utility/Construction estimating or similar industry.
• Proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam Revu, and overall estimating fundamentals.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, scopes, and bid documents with accuracy.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of documenting assumptions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for overhead and underground distribution projects.
• Review drawings, specs, bid packages, and other docs to identify risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu and project docs.
• Build estimates in Excel: labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and costs.
• Develop labor/equipment assumptions based on methods and conditions.
• Support schedules and durations using Microsoft Project.
• Identify exclusions, assumptions, risks, and price clarifications.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor pricing as needed.
• Participate in estimate reviews with Operations and leadership.
• Handover awarded projects to PM/Operations and track performance vs estimates.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Overview:

Primoris T&D provides construction, maintenance, and engineering of electric Transmission, Distribution, and Substation infrastructure. Ancillary services include wireless telecommunication installation, environmental cleanup, project management, and storm restoration services. The Distribution Estimator is a seasoned professional responsible for developing accurate and detailed cost estimates for complex Distribution construction projects. This role requires strong technical proficiency, leadership, and collaboration across departments to ensure estimates align with project goals and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for Overhead and Underground Distribution construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, bid packages, customer requirements, and other project documentation to understand project requirements and identify potential risks or scope gaps.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu and other available project documentation.
• Build and maintain detailed estimates primarily using Microsoft Excel, including: Labor hours and crew requirements, Equipment requirements, Material quantities and costs, Subcontractor costs, Production assumptions, Indirect and project-specific costs.
• Develop labor and equipment assumptions based on construction methods, crew composition, productivity, and project conditions.
• Assist with the development of project schedules and construction durations using Microsoft Project.
• Evaluate project requirements such as mobilization, access, traffic control, restoration, permitting, environmental constraints, and other factors that may affect project cost.
• Identify exclusions, clarifications, assumptions, and potential risks associated with estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing as required.
• Compare vendor and subcontractor quotes to the project scope and ensure pricing is appropriately incorporated into the estimate.
• Participate in estimate reviews with Operations, Project Management, and company leadership.
• Support bid strategy discussions and provide information necessary to establish pricing and project execution plans.
• Maintain organized documentation supporting estimate quantities, pricing, assumptions, and calculations.
• Assist with handoff of awarded projects from estimating to Project Management and Operations.
• Review completed or active project performance to compare estimated versus actual labor, equipment, material, and production results and incorporate lessons learned into future estimates.
• Maintain and improve estimating templates, historical cost information, production assumptions, and estimating processes.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience within the Electrical Utility/Construction Industry or estimating experience within another construction, infrastructure, industrial, or related industry.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Understanding of construction estimating fundamentals, including labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and priorities while meeting bid deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly document and communicate estimating assumptions, exclusions, risks, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of distribution construction activities such as pole installation and replacement, conductor installation, underground conduit and cable systems, transformers, switching equipment, and associated civil work.
• Familiarity with utility construction crews, equipment, production rates, and construction sequencing.
• Experience using HardDollar estimating software is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with utility customers, engineering firms, subcontractors, vendors, or construction operations teams.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Construction and cost awareness
• Analytical problem-solving
• Ability to identify scope gaps and project risks
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with Project Management and Operations
• Ability to communicate the basis of an estimate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A continuous-improvement mindset toward estimating processes and tools

Company Overview: Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" Legal Assistance Coverage Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.