Senior T&D Estimator — Lead Bids & Strategy (Remote)

Utility Construction Services, LLC; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Construction Services, LLC in Metairie, Louisiana, seeks a Senior T&D Estimator to lead electric utility transmission and distribution estimates, influence bid strategy, and collaborate with leadership and field operations.

The role emphasizes practical construction experience, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to build competitive estimates that support project execution. Occasional travel and hybrid/remote arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success independently estimating electric utility transmission and distribution construction.
• 4+ years of relevant experience leading complex bids.
• Strong understanding of T&D construction methods, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and project execution.
• Develop estimates from both detailed construction packages and preliminary scopes.
• Experience evaluating project risks and translating field conditions into realistic costs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with construction estimating and digital takeoff software.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple bids under firm deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, leadership, vendors, and field teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for overhead and underground distribution and transmission construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, utility standards, and contract requirements to establish complete project scopes.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates.
• Build realistic crew configurations, production rates, work plans, and schedules with field leadership.
• Account for project conditions such as access limitations, rights-of-way, terrain, outage requirements, energized work, permitting, and restoration.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals, identifying scope gaps, exclusions, and pricing risks.
• Develop clear bid assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Lead internal estimate reviews and recommend pricing strategies, contingencies, and opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Prepare complete proposal packages and support customer discussions and bid clarifications.
• Coordinate the handoff of awarded projects to operations, communicating the estimate basis, budget, execution plan, and key risks.
• Compare estimated costs and productivity with actual project results to improve future estimates.
• Maintain estimating databases and support improvements to estimating processes, tools, and standards.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, customer meetings, and company office meetings as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Bid leadership

T&D knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Digital takeoff software

Job description

Utility Construction Services, LLC in Metairie, Louisiana, seeks a Senior T&D Estimator to lead electric utility transmission and distribution estimates, influence bid strategy, and collaborate with leadership and field operations.

The role emphasizes practical construction experience, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to build competitive estimates that support project execution. Occasional travel and hybrid/remote arrangements are available.