Senior Estimator - Power Delivery

Michael Page; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Marietta location

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead cost estimating for utility, power delivery, and infrastructure projects in Marietta. You will develop competitive bid strategies, prepare accurate cost estimates, and support growth through detailed project analysis and risk evaluation.

The role requires leading bids, reviewing plans, and leveraging data to improve accuracy while collaborating with operations and engineering to validate scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of estimating experience in utility, electrical, transmission, distribution, substation, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project costing, scheduling, and construction methods.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities for competitive bids, proposals, and negotiated projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, and scope requirements to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Develop bid strategies and participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client discussions.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Maintain and leverage historical pricing and production data to improve estimate accuracy.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project management teams to validate project scope and execution plans.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions during the estimating process.

Skills

Bid estimation

Cost analysis

Project costing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software

Job description

• Work on critical grid infrastructure projects
• Take ownership of cost deliverables and supporting continued growth

• Work on critical grid infrastructure projects
• Take ownership of cost deliverables and supporting continued growth

About Our Client

A leading provider of transmission and substation engineering, procurement, and construction services supporting utilities and energy clients across North America. The organization delivers end-to-end solutions spanning planning, design, construction, and program management, helping customers expand system capacity, enhance grid reliability.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead cost estimating efforts for utility, power delivery, and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for developing competitive bid strategies, preparing accurate cost estimates, and supporting business growth through detailed project analysis and risk evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities for competitive bids, proposals, and negotiated projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, and scope requirements to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Develop bid strategies and participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client discussions.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Maintain and leverage historical pricing and production data to improve estimate accuracy.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project management teams to validate project scope and execution plans.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions during the estimating process.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of estimating experience in utility, electrical, transmission, distribution, substation, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project costing, scheduling, and construction methods.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Senior Estimator - Power Delivery position in Marietta.
• Salary range of $90,000 to $140,000.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.

Quote job ref: JN-112026-7140908