Electrical Substation Estimator - Growth & Benefits

I.B. ABEL INC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance program

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

IB Abel is seeking an Electrical Estimator for our Substation Services division in Pennsylvania. The role focuses on analyzing blueprints, specs, quotes, and other docs to prepare comprehensive bid submissions.

You will review contracts, perform material take-offs, obtain vendor quotes, and support pre-construction planning while collaborating with PM teams to ensure accurate estimates and successful project handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar preferred.
• Five years or more related experience in Electric construction industry.
• Proficient in MS Office and Accubid Estimating Software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera a plus.
• Local to Pennsylvania with occasional travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations.
• Can-do attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Estimating execution and bid preparation: review contract documents, perform material take-off, obtain quotes, and participate in estimate reviews.
• Bid administration and documentation management: upload project documents, submit RFIs, and prepare award documents within deadlines.
• Contract and scope review: verify accuracy of purchase orders/subcontracts, identify milestones and potential change orders, and align with PM team.
• Project handoff and collaboration: support project startup, attend pre-construction meetings, and relay cost estimate insights to PM team.

Skills

Estimating

Bid administration

MS Office

Accubid Estimating Software

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar

Tools

Accubid Estimating Software

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

IB Abel is seeking an Electrical Estimator for our Substation Services division in Pennsylvania. The role focuses on analyzing blueprints, specs, quotes, and other docs to prepare comprehensive bid submissions.

You will review contracts, perform material take-offs, obtain vendor quotes, and support pre-construction planning while collaborating with PM teams to ensure accurate estimates and successful project handoffs.