Estimator (Electrical / Substation / Transmission) : 202575

HKA Enterprises; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises seeks an Estimator to support the full project lifecycle, driving accuracy, risk analysis, and cost competitiveness for electrical utility projects. You will analyze RFPs, prepare cost breakdowns, and develop quantity take-offs for substations and transmission work.

Collaborate with SMEs, vendors, and clients, maintain risk and BOE documentation, and help prepare for reviews. On-site in Fort Worth, this role requires 3–5 years in relevant construction estimating and strong MS

Qualifications

• 3-5 years estimating experience in electrical utility, substation, transmission, or distribution construction.
• Knowledge of cost estimating principles for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and RFP/RFQ documents.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication with stakeholders, clients, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; willingness to learn B2W, OST, and Building Connected.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFP documentation, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope and document scope-impacting language.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and miscellaneous cost categories using B2W estimating software.
• Develop and validate quantity take-offs using OST for substation work and Excel-based tools for transmission line scopes.
• Solicit, evaluate, and document subcontractor and vendor pricing, including Best Value Analysis and RFQ management within Building Connected and B2W.
• Support constructability discussions and means-and-methods development with SMEs and Project Delivery.
• Populate and maintain the Risk Registry, identifying known and targeted risks and their potential cost impact.
• Contribute to Basis of Estimate (BOE) narratives, ACE (Assumptions, Clarifications, Exclusions) documentation, and other proposal deliverables.
• Participate in and help prepare for Constructability, Technical, and Executive Reviews.
• Maintain accurate document control across pursuit folders per SOP naming and filing standards.
• Engage directly with clients, subcontractors, and vendors under the guidance of Senior and Lead Estimators.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

B2W estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Building Connected

Excel

P6

Job description

We're hiring an Estimator to support the full project lifecycle - from RFP review through bid turnover - playing an active role in driving accuracy, risk analysis, and cost competitiveness for electrical utility, substation, and transmission construction projects.

What You'll Do

• Analyze RFP documentation, drawings, and specifications to fully understand project scope and document scope-impacting language
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and miscellaneous cost categories using B2W estimating software
• Develop and validate quantity take-offs using On-Screen Takeoff (OST) for substation work and Excel-based tools for transmission line scopes
• Solicit, evaluate, and document subcontractor and vendor pricing, including Best Value Analysis and RFQ management within Building Connected and B2W
• Support constructability discussions and means-and-methods development with SMEs and Project Delivery
• Populate and maintain the Risk Registry, identifying known and targeted risks and their potential cost impact
• Contribute to Basis of Estimate (BOE) narratives, ACE (Assumptions, Clarifications, Exclusions) documentation, and other proposal deliverables
• Participate in and help prepare for Constructability, Technical, and Executive Reviews
• Maintain accurate document control across pursuit folders per SOP naming and filing standards
• Engage directly with clients, subcontractors, and vendors under the guidance of Senior and Lead Estimators

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of estimating experience in electrical utility, substation, transmission, or distribution construction (or a closely related field)
• Working knowledge of cost estimating principles, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost development
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and RFP/RFQ documentation
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to accuracy and detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal stakeholders, clients, and subcontractors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and willingness to learn B2W, OST, and Building Connected

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with B2W (Bid2Win) estimating software or comparable estimating platforms
• Familiarity with high-voltage substation or transmission line construction methods
• Exposure to schedule development tools such as P6 or Microsoft Project

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