Senior Electrical Estimator: HV Substations & Transmission

Saber-Power-Services; Rosharon (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with Matching

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Flexible benefits account

Job summary

Saber Power Services, based in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead detailed estimates for high-voltage substation, transmission, and distribution projects. You will analyze labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs while collaborating with project teams to craft competitive bids.

The role requires 2+ years in electrical estimating, strong knowledge of construction methods, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Estimator, Procore, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of estimating experience in electrical power industry (HV substation, transmission, distribution).
• Experience developing estimates for complex electrical infrastructure or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, labor requirements, equipment, materials, and project execution.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, Estimator, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity, crew composition, equipment requirements, and construction sequencing.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify project risks, scope gaps, and cost impacts and incorporate assumptions into estimates.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and best practices related to electrical construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed estimates for high-voltage substation, transmission, and distribution projects including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Review bid documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other project information to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis for equipment, materials, labor, substructures, and other components.
• Develop labor estimates based on crew composition, labor hours, skill levels, productivity, equipment requirements, and project conditions.
• Analyze historical project data, production rates, and cost information to develop accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Operations to understand scope, schedule, and execution strategies.
• Lead the preparation of bid proposals and provide detailed cost estimates and pricing recommendations to senior management.
• Review estimates prepared by other estimators for accuracy, completeness, scope alignment, and risks.
• Identify gaps, exclusions, assumptions, risks within bid documents and develop recommendations.
• Evaluate pricing from vendors/subcontractors and negotiate/validate pricing assumptions as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of labor rates, material costs, equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.
• Maintain organized estimating files, bid documentation, cost databases, and historical pricing information.
• Assist in establishing standardized estimating procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Participate in bid reviews and present estimates, assumptions, risks, and pricing recommendations to management.
• Support transition of awarded projects from estimating to project management by communicating key estimating assumptions, scope considerations, and cost information.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to Estimators and team members.
• Assist with improving estimating processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Travel to project sites, vendor facilities, or other locations as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimator

Procore

Excel

Job description

Saber Power Services, based in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead detailed estimates for high-voltage substation, transmission, and distribution projects. You will analyze labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs while collaborating with project teams to craft competitive bids.

The role requires 2+ years in electrical estimating, strong knowledge of construction methods, and proficiency with Bluebeam, Estimator, Procore, and Excel.