Estimator II – Electrical Construction

SanCrest; South Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SanCrest in Utah is seeking an Estimator II to develop detailed cost estimates and competitive bids for transmission, distribution, and substation projects. You will analyze drawings, specs and field data to produce accurate material and labor takeoffs.

You will solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing, build complete bid proposals for utility clients, and collaborate with project managers and field leaders to validate means and methods while assessing risks.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of power infrastructure: transmission, distribution, substations.
• Proficiency in estimating takeoffs, cost build-ups, and bid preparation.
• Ability to interpret technical documents (drawings/specs) and use field data effectively.
• Experience evaluating bids from vendors and subcontractors.
• Risk awareness, attention to detail, and collaborative communication with field and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and field data to produce accurate material/labor takeoffs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Build complete bid proposals for utility and energy clients.
• Partner with project managers and field leaders to validate means and methods.
• Assess project risks and support budget handoff after award.
• Contribute to safe, reliable power infrastructure through estimating rigor.

Skills

Power infrastructure knowledge

Estimating takeoffs

Bid preparation

Interpret drawings/specs

Vendor/subcontractor pricing

Risk awareness

Job description

Estimator II develops detailed cost estimates and competitive bids for transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and field data to produce accurate material/labor takeoffs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Build complete bid proposals for utility and energy clients.
• Partner with project managers and field leaders to validate means and methods.
• Assess project risks and support budget handoff after award.
• Contribute to safe, reliable power infrastructure through estimating rigor.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of power infrastructure scopes, including transmission, distribution, and substations.
• Proficiency in estimating takeoffs, cost build-ups, and bid preparation.
• Ability to interpret technical documents (drawings/specs) and use field data effectively.
• Experience evaluating bids from vendors and subcontractors.
• Risk awareness, attention to detail, and collaborative communication with field and project teams.