Estimator

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LCRA is seeking a highly motivated estimator to join its estimating team in Austin, TX. You will analyze project requirements for substations, transmission lines, facilities, interconnect, and telecom projects, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver precise estimates.

You will lead estimating processes, coordinate with departmental teams, perform site visits, and conduct rigorous QA/QC of data and documents. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in substation construction, line construction, utility operations, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, accounting, statistics, finance or relevant field experience may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for specific years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate with LCRA departmental stakeholders through the estimating process.
• Schedule and lead construction estimate review meetings with the project stakeholders.
• Performs site visits, attends pre-bid meetings, and generally interacts with internal and external customers and representatives.
• Performs in-depth quality assurance and quality control of data and documentation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, bid documents and engineering specifications.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Estimating experience

Detail orientation

Education

Degree in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, accounting, statistics, finance

Tools

Excel

Sage

Bluebeam

Jira

Oracle

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

Job description

LCRA is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented individual to join our estimating team. You will analyze project requirements, collaborate with project stakeholders, and contribute to delivering quality estimates for substations, transmission lines, facilities, interconnect, and telecom projects. We are a team that succeeds by collaborating, evaluating data, and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders. If you have strong analytical skills and a passion for precision, join our team!

How You’ll Contribute

• Lead and coordinate with LCRA departmental stakeholders through the estimating process.
• Schedule and lead construction estimate review meetings with the project stakeholders.
• Performs site visits, attends pre-bid meetings, and generally interacts with internal and external customers and representatives.
• Performs in-depth quality assurance and quality control of data and documentation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, bid documents and engineering specifications.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

How You’re Qualified

• Four or more years of experience in substation construction, line construction, utility operations, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, accounting, statistics, finance or relevant field experience may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for specific years of experience.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Estimating experience in Excel, Sage and or Bluebeam.
• Knowledge in Transmission and Substation.
• Outstanding communicator.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Experience with Jira, Oracle, Peoplesoft, and SharePoint

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.