Sr. Estimator - Electrical

Blattner Company; United States; On-site; USD 75,553 - 109,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and vision insurance

Education assistance

Gym on site

Work/life balance

Job summary

Blattner Company is looking for an estimator who will lead the estimating process for proposals in renewable construction. Experience in engineering and understanding of RFP requirements is essential. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, evaluating quotes, and determining project scopes.

The ideal candidate must have a degree in Construction or Engineering, along with strong knowledge of estimating techniques. Competitive pay is offered along with additional employee benefits, including comprehensive insurance and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of progressive related experience in renewable construction.
• Experience with practical crew-based estimating in non-renewable construction significantly valued.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process, ensuring proposals meet technical and RFP requirements.
• Review specifications, drawings, and vendor proposals.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotes and develop accurate estimates.

Skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Construction estimating techniques

Cost control

Scheduling of purchases and work

Proficient in HCSS Heavy Bid

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Salesforce

Knowledge of Oracle

Knowledge of Sisense

Experience in Renewable Energy

Education

Four-year degree in Construction, Engineering or related field

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

In this role, you’ll lead the estimating process and ensure all proposals meet technical and RFP requirements. You’ll review plans, drawings, specifications, and vendor proposals, as well as evaluate subcontractor quotes and related documentation to develop accurate time, cost, and labor estimates. You’ll also ensure that scope, schedule, and bid pricing are aligned and complete.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

Reviews specifications and drawings to determine and establish scope of work responsibilities, required estimate contents, and critical tasks needed to complete the project. Recommends best solution from design options based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials. Develops a plan for building and scheduling the project along with provides an explanation of the methods used. Prepare a level one schedule and thought process for sequencing the project to determine crew size, resources, and productivity used. Demonstrates proficiency in developing and issuing RFP’s to qualified vendors and subcontractors to ensure proposals are accurately evaluated prior to the bid review process. Evaluate quotes using comparison metrics to determine most commercially and technically responsible bidders. Ensures RFP’s establish basis of scope and pricing from supplier/subcontractor. Calculates various statistical data: quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs, equipment cost, and specialty items. Tracks and research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports and bridging documents to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A four‑year degree in Construction, Engineering or related field, or combinations of related education and experience.
• Two or more years of progressive related experience in the renewable construction industry (wind, solar, or battery storage), or four or more years of practical crew‑based estimating experience in other non‑renewable construction industries.
• Up to 25% travel.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating techniques, cost control, and proper scheduling of purchases and work.
• Proficient in HCSS Heavy Bid and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Oracle, and Sisense.
• Experience in Renewable Energy.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay: $75,553.00 – $109,552.00, individual compensation based on experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.
• 100% employer‑paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement).
• Work/life balance and employee/family‑focused culture.
• Gym on site and additional benefits.

EEO Statement

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed in accordance with applicable law, to make reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.