Estimator

Kv Power, Lp; Rhome (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined PM roles

Dedicated Project Controls support

Modern tools

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kv Power, Lp in Texas is seeking experienced professionals to lead estimating and project delivery for complex utility construction projects. You will review specifications and drawings to define scope, prepare formal estimates, and issue RFPs to qualified vendors.

The role covers all phases from concept to closeout with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and cost control. The company emphasizes defined PM roles, dedicated project controls support, modern tools, and meaningful career growth as

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating and project delivery for complex projects.
• Experience reviewing specifications and drawings to determine scope and tasks.
• Ability to develop and issue RFPs to qualified vendors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Review specs and drawings to establish project scope and critical tasks.
• Develop and issue RFPs to vendors/subcontractors for accurate proposals.
• Calculate quantities, material costs, labor, and equipment for estimates.
• Manage projects from concept to completion including planning, controls, procurement and closeout.

Skills

Estimating & bid review

Project management

Reading drawings

Vendor relations

Job description

• Reviews specifications and drawings to determine and establish scope of work responsibilities, required estimate contents, and critical tasks needed to complete the project.
• Proficient in developing and issuing of RFP's to qualified vendors and subcontractors to ensure proposals are accurately evaluated prior to the bid review process.
• Calculates various statistical data: quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs, equipment cost, and specialty items.
• Provided overall management of projects from concept to completion including environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way, acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.

What experience counts

We need seasoned people most. If you've managed or estimated T&D, substation, or utility construction work, we want to talk to you.

What you'll find at KVP

• A clear standard for how projects are run, with defined roles for PM, Estimating, Project Controls, and Scheduling
• Dedicated Project Controls support, so PMs manage projects instead of spreadsheets
• Modern tools and a leadership team focused on giving you the data and support to succeed
• Real growth, with more work coming and room to build a career