Estimator I

Altitude Energy LLC; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Altitude Energy is seeking an Estimator-1 to assist in estimating and bidding Transmission, Distribution and Substation projects. This position involves bidding projects all over the U.S.

and requires a minimal amount of overnight travel, with regular attendance and strong client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships. Candidates with a background in high-voltage electric construction or engineering are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, industrial tech, construction management, or accounting or equivalent experience.
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification is a plus.
• Experience reading blueprints and estimating construction projects helpful.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings, specs and contracts; perform take-offs and prepare estimates.
• Gather data on labor, equipment and materials to create cost estimates.
• Prepare full proposal packages and bid clarification responses.
• Maintain bid files and documentation; ensure bids align with contract documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management or Accounting)

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

Company Overview

Since 2015, Altitude Energy, LLC has built a reputation for delivering safe, high-quality electrical power construction projects across the western United States. With dedicated teams in transmission, distribution, and substation construction, we deliver end-to-end power infrastructure solutions—and we’re growing. If you’re looking for a place where your work directly supports the communities we serve, where field and office teams collaborate closely, and where you can take ownership and develop your craft, you’ll find it here. Come join our team and help power our future together.

Division/Department: All

Work Location Status for Field Positions (Includes Field Management). To be determined by need and could include:

Fully in Field Mix of Office and Field Traveling as Required

Reports To: Lindsey Helgoth and Austin Worthington

Job Summary

Altitude Energy is seeking an Estimator-1 to assist in estimating and bidding Transmission, Distribution and Substation projects. This position involves bidding projects all over the U.S. This requires a minimal amount of overnight travel, and regular and predictable attendance.Candidates with a background in high-voltage electric construction or engineering is a plus. Candidates will need to possess the ability to perform precise cost estimates and secure bids. The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, have great time-management skills, and be able to build and maintain strong client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.

• Driver’s license and MVR requirement: Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred (Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or Accounting would be ideal) or equivalent work experience. A Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification is a plus
• Experience: Relevant experience in reading blueprints, estimating construction projects, using estimating software, material procurement, reading contracts, or writing proposal letters will be helpful
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, experience with Adobe, Bluebeam, and PlanSwift
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Essential Skills, Duties and Responsibilities

General:

• Performs all duties assigned by supervisor or manager
• Attend, prepare for, lead when required and participate in meetings.
• Role will possibly involve business development, marketing, and review of incoming projects
• Understand and comply with company policies, company operating procedures, regulations, and codes.
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on task for extended periods of time while working independently. Being able to support team members and work in a group when necessary.
• Attend pre-bid meetings (onsite and/or via online platforms).
• Interpret project requirements, review drawings, specs, contracts, and perform take-offs.
• Gather data on labor, equipment and materials to create accurate cost estimates and prepare full proposal packages.
• Compare project documents (contracts, schedules, specifications) for accuracy and consistency.
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
• Understand Customer bidding requirements (bonding, insurance, safety, DBE, etc.).
• Get vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Write proposals and clarifications
• Organize and maintain bid files and documentation

Contract Administration:

• Oversee contracts: The ability to read, understand and follow all contract documents. Ensure all bids are completed according to contract documents.
  
• Communication: Maintains open and good communication with owners, engineers, project team, subcontractors, & leadership.
• Believes and leads by Altitude’s “Core Values”.
• Team player with characteristics such as good listener, solution driven, problem solver/resourceful, approachable, and a positive attitude.
• Diligent and is detail oriented.
• Must remain calm in stressful situations.
• Hold yourself accountable.
• Forward thinking and proactive. Must prioritize critical tasks and be able to switch between tasks as needed.
• Deals with coworkers, customers, engineers, and sub-contractors in a professional manner.
• Elevate concerns to leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at a computer for 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to attend Prebid meetings on jobsites (may be required to wear steel toe shoes, FR gear, hardhat, and safety glasses)
• Able to speak and hear information through oral communication.
• Has visual acuity to see items clearly and sharply.

Some of the Benefits we offer

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.