Senior Distribution Cost Estimator

Primoris T&D Services, LLC; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation paid weekly

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

Job summary

Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking a Distribution Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for overhead and underground distribution projects. You will review drawings, specs, and bid packages to understand scope and identify risks, then build estimates in Excel.

Responsibilities include performing quantity takeoffs with Bluebeam Revu, applying labor and equipment assumptions, coordinating with Operations, and assisting with project scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Electrical Utility/Construction or estimating in related industries.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
• Understanding of estimating fundamentals including labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet bid deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document estimating assumptions, exclusions, risks, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for Overhead and Underground Distribution construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, bid packages, customer requirements, and other project documentation to understand project requirements and identify potential risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu and other project documentation.
• Build and maintain detailed estimates primarily using Microsoft Excel, including labor hours and crew requirements, equipment, material quantities and costs, subcontractor costs, and indirect costs.
• Develop labor and equipment assumptions based on construction methods, crew composition, productivity, and project conditions.
• Assist with the development of project schedules and construction durations using Microsoft Project.
• Evaluate project requirements such as mobilization, access, traffic control, restoration, permitting, environmental constraints, and other factors that may affect project cost.
• Identify exclusions, clarifications, assumptions, and potential risks associated with estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing as required.
• Participate in estimate reviews with Operations, Project Management, and company leadership.
• Maintain organized documentation supporting estimate quantities, pricing, assumptions, and calculations.
• Assist with handoff of awarded projects from estimating to Project Management and Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Job description

Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking a Distribution Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for overhead and underground distribution projects. You will review drawings, specs, and bid packages to understand scope and identify risks, then build estimates in Excel.

Responsibilities include performing quantity takeoffs with Bluebeam Revu, applying labor and equipment assumptions, coordinating with Operations, and assisting with project scheduling.