Senior Electrical T&D Estimator: Bids & Projects Lead

Vector Talent Solutions; Dacono (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions is seeking an Electrical Utility Construction Estimator for a client in the electrical utility construction industry in Colorado. The role focuses on developing accurate bids for aerial and underground T&D, civil, and substation projects, including installations, relocations, and replacements in rights-of-way and easements.

The ideal candidate brings practical field knowledge of open excavation and substation construction, with strong skills in reading plans, taking off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical utility construction, including aerial/underground T&D and substation work.
• Proficiency reading construction plans and performing quantity takeoffs.
• Experience with B2W Estimate software and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements with local operations management and assess scope, construction methods, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Visit job sites to evaluate conditions and constructability.
• Prepare quantity and material takeoffs and develop estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Identify project risks, develop contingencies, and recommend solutions to anticipated construction challenges.
• Prepare proposals that clearly outline assumptions, clarifications, and exceptions.
• Present estimates to upper management for review and risk assessment, then submit approved bids by customer deadlines.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers and vendors, maintain existing relationships, and collaborate with the Business Development team on new opportunities.
• Provide project documentation to field operations, project management, and administrative teams. Participate in pre-planning meetings and support required contract deliverables.
• Assist field personnel with change orders and help resolve customer disputes.
• Maintain organized estimate files and supporting documentation.

Skills

Reading construction plans

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating/bid development

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

B2W Estimate

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Vector Talent Solutions is seeking an Electrical Utility Construction Estimator for a client in the electrical utility construction industry in Colorado. The role focuses on developing accurate bids for aerial and underground T&D, civil, and substation projects, including installations, relocations, and replacements in rights-of-way and easements.

The ideal candidate brings practical field knowledge of open excavation and substation construction, with strong skills in reading plans, taking off