Lead Estimator – Substation & Transmission Projects

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LCRA is seeking a highly motivated estimator to join its estimating team in Austin, TX. You will analyze project requirements for substations, transmission lines, facilities, interconnect, and telecom projects, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver precise estimates.

You will lead estimating processes, coordinate with departmental teams, perform site visits, and conduct rigorous QA/QC of data and documents. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in substation construction, line construction, utility operations, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, accounting, statistics, finance or relevant field experience may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for specific years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate with LCRA departmental stakeholders through the estimating process.
• Schedule and lead construction estimate review meetings with the project stakeholders.
• Performs site visits, attends pre-bid meetings, and generally interacts with internal and external customers and representatives.
• Performs in-depth quality assurance and quality control of data and documentation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, bid documents and engineering specifications.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Estimating experience

Detail orientation

Education

Degree in business, economics, mathematics, engineering, accounting, statistics, finance

Tools

Excel

Sage

Bluebeam

Jira

Oracle

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

Job description

LCRA is seeking a highly motivated estimator to join its estimating team in Austin, TX. You will analyze project requirements for substations, transmission lines, facilities, interconnect, and telecom projects, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver precise estimates.

You will lead estimating processes, coordinate with departmental teams, perform site visits, and conduct rigorous QA/QC of data and documents. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.