Electric Power Estimator – T&D Project Bids

Hooper Corporation; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hooper Corporation is seeking an Estimator to prepare and manage cost estimates for Electric Power projects, including T&D powerlines and substations. The role involves bid scheduling, take-offs, pricing of materials, labor, and subcontracts, and maintaining estimating systems.

Responsibilities include updating pricing, evaluating bid results, and developing estimating techniques. Travel to site and attendance at department meetings are expected as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years technical education in engineering, construction management, or apprenticeship completion.
• Experience estimating plumbing/piping projects preferred.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook; basic CAD/BIM understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop bid schedules with the Department Head and procure project plans.
• Prepare estimates via detailed plan take-off and pricing for materials, labor and subs.
• Update material pricing and labor rates regularly to reflect market changes.
• Maintain estimating software and systems.
• Price changes orders on large projects.
• Evaluate bid results and maintain a bid database for future use.
• Analyze completed job costs against estimates to improve future estimates.
• Develop rules of thumb for budget estimating and participate in meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

CAD

BIM

Education

Technical education in engineering/construction management

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Hooper Corporation is seeking an Estimator to prepare and manage cost estimates for Electric Power projects, including T&D powerlines and substations. The role involves bid scheduling, take-offs, pricing of materials, labor, and subcontracts, and maintaining estimating systems.

Responsibilities include updating pricing, evaluating bid results, and developing estimating techniques. Travel to site and attendance at department meetings are expected as part of duties.