Estimator

Equiliem; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,544,000 - 117,096,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an experienced Estimator in New York, NY to develop complex cost estimates for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. You will prepare detailed estimates from scopes of work and engineering designs while analyzing cost drivers and evaluating alternatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in estimating within utility or infrastructure environments. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role, alongside proficiency with estimating software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost estimation.
• Experience estimating transmission, substation, and utility projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for multidisciplinary utility projects.
• Analyze labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Collaborate with project management and design teams.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software applications

Microsoft Project

Job description

Estimator

New York, NY

Pay: $75.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Estimator is responsible for developing complex conceptual, authorization, and appropriation cost estimates for multidisciplinary substation, transmission, and utility infrastructure projects. This role supports project planning by preparing accurate cost estimates from preliminary scopes of work, engineering drawings, and conceptual designs while evaluating alternative solutions to support optimal project execution. The ideal candidate has experience estimating electrical, mechanical, and civil construction projects within utility or infrastructure environments and possesses strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, authorization, and appropriation cost estimates for multidisciplinary utility infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed electrical, mechanical, and civil construction cost estimates based on preliminary scopes, drawings, sketches, and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate alternative engineering and construction approaches to support cost-effective project solutions.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect costs for capital construction projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, construction, and design teams throughout project development.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and capital authorization processes.
• Develop and maintain estimating databases, cost models, and historical cost information.
• Review engineering documents and technical specifications to ensure estimate accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare estimate documentation, assumptions, risk analyses, and supporting reports.
• Identify project risks, cost drivers, and value engineering opportunities.
• Assist with cost forecasting, estimate updates, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure estimating activities comply with applicable industry standards, engineering practices, and organizational procedures.
• Support renewable energy, transmission, substation, and other large-scale infrastructure initiatives as assigned.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining estimate quality.
• Perform additional estimating and project support responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing electrical, mechanical, and/or civil construction cost estimates.
• Experience estimating transmission, substation, utility, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of substation and transmission engineering, design, and construction practices.
• Experience preparing conceptual, authorization, and appropriation estimates.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities while meeting aggressive project schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Experience utilizing estimating software applications and cost databases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze technical documentation.
• Self‑motivated with strong accountability, customer service, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with local, state, national, and industry codes and standards is preferred.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams is preferred.
• Knowledge of utility capital budgeting processes and utility economics is preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, battery storage, hydroelectric, or other utility infrastructure projects is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Statement

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