Estimator - Electric Power Construction (In-Office)

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

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.