Electrical Estimator: Transmission, Substation & Distribution

Design Hire LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks an Electrical Estimator to develop competitive estimates for electrical distribution, transmission, and substation projects. This role turns project requirements and field information into actionable pricing and planning to support successful bids.

You will analyze bid packages, prepare detailed takeoffs, and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams to ensure accurate budgets and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical construction estimating and construction cost estimating.
• Strong background in labor, material, and equipment estimating, including detailed takeoffs.
• Knowledge of project budget development, construction budgeting, and bid preparation practices.
• Ability to develop manpower resource schedules and support overall construction scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for underground and overhead electrical distribution, transmission, and substation construction projects from initial scope through final bid review.
• Analyze bid documents, construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements to establish accurate quantities, pricing, and scope.
• Perform pre-bid site investigations and jobsite/field walks to validate existing conditions, access requirements, installation considerations, and project scope.
• Obtain, organize, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing while coordinating material quote requests and subcontractor submittals.
• Support project teams with change order preparation, resource planning, construction documentation, contract administration, and project cost tracking.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Labor/material/equipment estimating

Bid analysis

Project budgeting

Scheduling support

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Sage Timberline Estimating

Job description

Design Hire LLC in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks an Electrical Estimator to develop competitive estimates for electrical distribution, transmission, and substation projects. This role turns project requirements and field information into actionable pricing and planning to support successful bids.

You will analyze bid packages, prepare detailed takeoffs, and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams to ensure accurate budgets and scheduling.