Estimator

ThinkingAhead; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ThinkingAhead is seeking an Estimator to support electric power construction estimating and preconstruction efforts. This in-office role is based in DeForest, WI or Commerce City, CO, with some work-from-home flexibility as circumstances allow.

No prior electric power estimating experience required; training will be provided. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, develop spreadsheets, and coordinate with project teams to help win bids and build reliable estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, construction, or related technical work.
• Electric power estimating experience not required.
• Experience with electrical construction, utilities, transmission, or substations is a plus.
• Degree preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Able to read construction drawings and documentation.
• Excellent communication with project teams.
• Interest in long-term expertise within electric power construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of estimates for electric power construction projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with pricing of labor, materials, equipment, and subs.
• Develop and maintain detailed estimating spreadsheets.
• Work with project management, operations, preconstruction, and field teams.
• Review CAD and BIM drawings to understand project scope.
• Assist with bid preparation, scope review, and estimate documentation.
• Track estimating information and project data through the preconstruction process.
• Support development of the company’s electric power estimating function.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Career development interest

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

CAD drawings

BIM drawings

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator – Electric Power Construction

Location: DeForest, WI or Commerce City, CO
Salary: $55,000–$79,000
Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office

Position Overview

We are partnering with an established electrical construction organization that is expanding its electric power operations and building out a dedicated estimating function.

The company is seeking an Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction activities for electric power construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a construction estimating or technical background who wants to build a career within the electric power industry.

Previous electric power estimating experience is not required. The team is willing to train the right candidate who brings a strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and understanding of construction plans and estimating fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of estimates for electric power construction projects
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
• Develop and maintain detailed estimating spreadsheets
• Work closely with project management, operations, preconstruction, and field teams
• Review CAD and BIM drawings to understand project scope
• Assist with bid preparation, scope review, and estimate documentation
• Track estimating information and project data throughout the preconstruction process
• Support the continued development of the company’s dedicated electric power estimating function

Qualifications

• Previous estimating, construction, engineering, or related technical experience preferred
• Electric power estimating experience is not required
• Experience with electrical construction, utilities, transmission, distribution, or substations is a plus
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with detailed project documentation and construction drawings
• Ability to communicate effectively with project management, engineering, preconstruction, and field personnel
• Interest in developing long-term expertise within electric power construction

Software & Technical Skills

Experience with any of the following is preferred:

• Microsoft Excel — strong proficiency highly valued
• Bluebeam
• Primavera P6
• CAD drawings
• BIM drawings
• Construction estimating and takeoff software

Compensation & Location

• Base salary: $55,000–$79,000
• Position may be based in DeForest, Wisconsin or Commerce City, Colorado
• This is an in-office position with occasional work-from-home flexibility as circumstances allow
• Relocation assistance may be available and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Compensation:

$79,000 per year