Remote Cost Estimator - Transmission & Substation

GFT; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Cost Engineer / Estimator to support major electric utility transmission and substation projects. This remote role includes periodic travel to client offices and sites.

You will develop construction cost estimates, support procurement, maintain cost databases, review pricing, and assist with forecasting and financial management. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of estimating or cost engineering, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with estimating software and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3–7 years of estimating, cost engineering, project controls, or construction experience.
• Experience with construction quantity takeoffs and cost development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed construction estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Compile labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing information.
• Develop estimate worksheets, bid summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain estimating templates, databases, and historical cost information.
• Support estimate reviews and estimate reconciliation efforts.
• Assist with contractor and supplier bid evaluations.
• Prepare bid tabulations and pricing comparisons.
• Research supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Review quotations for completeness and scope compliance.
• Support procurement activities and construction package development.
• Assist with project budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Track estimate performance against project budgets.
• Support development of project cash flow forecasts.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting and financial analysis.
• Identify cost trends and support variance reporting.
• Assist in the review of contractor change orders.
• Perform quantity and pricing checks for proposed changes.
• Support development of independent cost estimates.
• Track potential project cost impacts and changes.
• Maintain change management logs and documentation.
• Work closely with project management and project controls teams.
• Support development of project cost reports and dashboards.
• Assist with earned value and performance measurement reporting.
• Maintain project cost records and supporting documentation.
• Participate in project team meetings and estimate review sessions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Power BI

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Estimating software

Databases

Job description

GFT is seeking a Cost Engineer / Estimator to support major electric utility transmission and substation projects. This remote role includes periodic travel to client offices and sites.

You will develop construction cost estimates, support procurement, maintain cost databases, review pricing, and assist with forecasting and financial management. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of estimating or cost engineering, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with estimating software and Power BI.