Estimator - (Electrical Substation / Transmission & Distribution)

Jobot; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Estimator for transmission and distribution projects in Akron, Ohio. You will prepare cost estimates for large-scale electrical infrastructure, review RFPs, perform material and labor take-offs, and develop comprehensive proposals with schedules and cash flow.

You will collaborate with field leadership and preconstruction teams to influence project profitability. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience estimating utility-scale electrical work,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Math, Science, or related field
• Experience estimating transmission or distribution construction projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Project, OneDrive)
• Experience using Oracle Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools
• Ability to independently prepare proposals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for transmission, distribution, and underground projects
• Review RFP packages and project documentation
• Perform material and labor take-offs
• Attend field walkdowns with superintendents and customer representatives
• Develop proposals including schedules, cash flow projections, and execution plans
• Coordinate with subcontractors for pricing and timelines
• Present proposals and participate in bid review discussions
• Hand off completed estimates to project managers and explain execution plans in detail

Skills

Experience estimating transmission or 

Strong written and verbal沟通

Independent proposal preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Math, Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Job details

Estimator opportunity supporting large-scale transmission & distribution infrastructure projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue.

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year.

A bit about us

We are a growing electrical and energy-focused organization supporting utility-scale infrastructure projects across transmission, substations, renewable energy, and battery energy storage systems. Our team works on complex HV/MV electrical construction initiatives, partnering closely with engineering, preconstruction, and field operations to deliver accurate and competitive project bids.

We are expanding our estimating team and looking for someone with experience in substation, transmission, or utility-scale electrical work who can contribute to project planning and help drive smart bidding decisions.

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact power and infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment where estimators play a key role in project success.

What you can expect:

• Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation
• Exposure to utility-scale and renewable energy projects
• Collaboration with preconstruction, engineering, and field leadership
• Opportunity to influence project profitability and strategy

If you enjoy working on complex electrical projects and want to be part of a team focused on energy infrastructure, this is a strong opportunity to grow your impact.

Title

Estimator – Transmission & Distribution

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for transmission, distribution, and underground projects
• Review RFP packages and project documentation
• Perform material and labor take-offs
• Attend field walkdowns with superintendents and customer representatives
• Develop proposals including schedules, cash flow projections, and execution plans
• Coordinate with subcontractors for pricing and timelines
• Present proposals and participate in bid review discussions
• Hand off completed estimates to project managers and explain execution plans in detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Math, Science, or related field
• Experience estimating transmission or distribution construction projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Project, OneDrive)
• Experience using Oracle Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools
• Ability to independently prepare proposals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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