Senior Estimator – Remote Power Transmission & Substation

Henkels-; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disab

Paid time off

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop, prepare, and manage detailed cost estimates for large transmission and substation projects.

This remote role requires travel to the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA) and cross-functional collaboration with project management, engineering, procurement, and field teams. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 7+ years in power-utility estimating, EPC experience, and proficiency with B2W, HeavyBid,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years estimating experience in power utility construction (transmission, substation, t-line).
• Experience with EPC projects and large $75M+ bids.
• Proficient in estimating software (B2W, HeavyBid, Sage) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed estimates for transmission, substation power distribution projects, including labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Interpret design drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents to define project scope and estimate requirements.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, analyze constructability, and validate design assumptions to ensure realistic project budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure estimates align with project execution strategies.
• Identify, quantify, and assess project risks and opportunities; incorporate mitigation strategies into estimates.
• Prepare and present estimate summaries, bid proposals, and support documentation for executive and client review.

Skills

Estimating

Power utility

B2W/HeavyBid/Sage

MS Excel

Bid management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

B2W

HeavyBid

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop, prepare, and manage detailed cost estimates for large transmission and substation projects.

This remote role requires travel to the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA) and cross-functional collaboration with project management, engineering, procurement, and field teams. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 7+ years in power-utility estimating, EPC experience, and proficiency with B2W, HeavyBid,