Electrical Power Estimator - Substations & T&D Projects

Aspenational; Commerce City, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hooper, a respected electric power and mechanical contractor, seeks an Estimator for Electric Power projects including T&D powerlines and substations. Based in Wisconsin with Colorado offices, the role focuses on detailed take-offs, pricing, and keeping estimating systems up to date.

You will develop bid schedules, source materials and subcontractor pricing, and support project cost evaluations with strong Excel and CAD/BIM skills. Occasional site visits required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years technical education in engineering, construction management, or related apprenticeship.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer skills with Excel, Word, Outlook; CAD/BIM drawing knowledge.
• Experience estimating 120–200 projects per year depending on size.

Responsibilities

• Develops a bid schedule in consultation with Department Head; procures and returns plans for projects to estimate.
• Prepares project estimates with detailed plan take-off and pricing of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Updates material pricing and labor rates regularly to reflect changes.
• Maintains the estimating system and software.
• Prices change orders on large projects.
• Evaluates bid results to track pricing levels; upkeeps bid database.
• Evaluates completed job costs against estimates to aid future estimating.
• Develops rules of thumb for budgeting estimates.
• Attends departmental meetings and related functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Two years engineering/construction management education or apprenticeship

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

CAD/BIM

Job description

Hooper, a respected electric power and mechanical contractor, seeks an Estimator for Electric Power projects including T&D powerlines and substations. Based in Wisconsin with Colorado offices, the role focuses on detailed take-offs, pricing, and keeping estimating systems up to date.

You will develop bid schedules, source materials and subcontractor pricing, and support project cost evaluations with strong Excel and CAD/BIM skills. Occasional site visits required.