Senior Transmission & Distribution Estimator

GMB Powerline Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Options

Voluntary Benefit Options

401(k) Plans

Job summary

GMB Powerline Services, LLC, a family-owned utility contractor based in West Virginia, is seeking a Project Estimator – Transmission & Distribution to develop accurate and competitive estimates for overhead and underground work.

You will review plans, standards, and bid documents to quantify labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs and collaborate with leadership to craft bids aligned with company objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electric utility construction estimating or closely related role.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution construction methods, materials, equipment, crew structures, and industry terminology.
• Experience reviewing utility drawings, specifications, standards, bid schedules, and bid documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for transmission and distribution projects (overhead and underground).
• Develop labor, equipment, and material cost estimates with crews and wage rates.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and vendors to obtain pricing and lead times.

Skills

Estimating

IBEW wages

Quantity takeoffs

Labor cost estimation

Crew planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Bid software

Job description

GMB Powerline Services, LLC, a family-owned utility contractor based in West Virginia, is seeking a Project Estimator – Transmission & Distribution to develop accurate and competitive estimates for overhead and underground work.

You will review plans, standards, and bid documents to quantify labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs and collaborate with leadership to craft bids aligned with company objectives.