Senior Transmission Cost Estimator & Project Controls Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Cost Estimator to join a team working on transmission line projects. The role covers detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and project controls, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Essential requirements include 7+ years in related fields, strong Excel skills, and experience with project planning and earned value. Travel is 10–25%. The company offers a broad benefits package and a compensation range of $100,019–$152,807.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Utility, Construction, Engineering, or related fields.
• Understand estimating functions from conceptual design through construction.
• Experience with engineering or construction oversight.
• Excel proficiency and ability to build moderately-complex spreadsheets.
• Experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, and earned value performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Approximately 10–25% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed capital cost estimates using company tools, databases, and historical data.
• Perform material quantity take-offs, labor pricing, and coordinate with vendors for costing.
• Understand mark-ups and productivity factors; apply as needed.
• Coordinate information flow and schedules with project team to complete estimates on time.
• Input cost and quantity data into existing databases; organize records.
• Prepare cash flow, escalation, and interest calculations for estimates.
• Develop Estimate Basis documents.
• Coordinate with engineering to validate quantities, scope, drawings, and equipment lists.
• Lead development of engineering equipment lists and studies/reports.
• Implement project controls and project management tools and methodologies.
• Compute CPI/SPI using earned value principles.
• Assist teams in reconciling estimates with budgets, bids, and actual costs.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project controls

Scheduling

Excel

Vendor costing

Communication

Teamwork

Domestic travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Cost Estimator to join a team working on transmission line projects. The role covers detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and project controls, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Essential requirements include 7+ years in related fields, strong Excel skills, and experience with project planning and earned value. Travel is 10–25%. The company offers a broad benefits package and a compensation range of $100,019–$152,807.