Estimator

Information Consulting Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Information Consulting Services in New York is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop cost estimates for large-scale transmission, substation, and infrastructure projects. The role works with engineering and construction teams to advance early-planning estimates.

You should have a civil construction background with utility experience, especially in electrical infrastructure, and be comfortable coordinating across multiple trades while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years estimating utility or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience estimating transmission or substation projects.
• Strong civil construction background.
• Knowledge of electrical construction and utility systems.
• Experience reviewing drawings and specs.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, authorization, and appropriation cost estimates.
• Review scopes, drawings, sketches, and docs to prepare estimates.
• Evaluate alternative approaches for design and execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and PM teams.
• Prepare multidiscipline estimates (civil, electrical, mechanical, construction).
• Analyze labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors costs.
• Assist budgeting and project planning aligning with objectives.
• Use estimating software, databases, MS Office, MS Project.
• Manage multiple estimates to meet deadlines.
• Ensure estimates meet standards and best practices.

Skills

Estimating experience

Civil construction

Electrical construction

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office & MS Project

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software

Job description

Location: Hybrid – New York, NY 10003 (3 days onsite per week)

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Extension Potential)

Position Overview

Our utilities client is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the development of complex, multidisciplinary cost estimates for large-scale transmission, substation, and infrastructure projects. This individual will play a key role in preparing conceptual, authorization, and appropriation estimates during the early phases of project planning while collaborating closely with engineering and construction teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong civil construction background with an understanding of electrical infrastructure, particularly within utility environments. Experience supporting substation or transmission projects and working alongside multiple construction trades is highly desired.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working on large, technically complex infrastructure projects supporting the modernization and expansion of the electrical grid.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, authorization, and appropriation cost estimates for complex transmission, substation, and infrastructure projects.
• Review preliminary scopes of work, engineering drawings, sketches, and project documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Evaluate alternative engineering and construction approaches to support optimal project design and execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project management teams throughout project development.
• Prepare multidiscipline estimates covering civil, electrical, mechanical, and construction activities.
• Analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and construction costs.
• Support budgeting and project planning activities while ensuring estimates align with project objectives.
• Utilize estimating software, databases, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project to prepare and maintain project estimates.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting aggressive project deadlines.
• Ensure estimates comply with applicable industry standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of estimating experience supporting utility, heavy civil, industrial, or large infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong experience developing cost estimates for transmission, substation, or related utility projects.
• Solid understanding of engineering, design, and construction practices for utility infrastructure.
• Strong civil construction background is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction and utility systems.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and estimating software.

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will bring experience in one or more of the following:

• Utility companies (electric, gas, or transmission)
• Heavy civil construction
• EPC or major infrastructure contractors

Candidates with experience working around or estimating projects involving the following are especially attractive:

• Substation construction
• Transmission infrastructure
• Crane and heavy equipment operations
• Site development and utility construction
• Renewable energy or grid modernization projects

Experience coordinating or estimating work involving multiple construction trades such as:

• Electrical trades
• Teamsters

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of utility capital budgeting processes and project authorization estimates.
• Experience preparing conceptual and appropriation-level estimates.
• Familiarity with applicable local, state, and industry construction codes and standards.
• Experience supporting renewable energy, transmission expansion, battery storage, or grid modernization projects.