Substation Estimator—Kickstart Your Power-Grid Career

Brink Constructors, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Discounts

Health Plan (HDHP)

Job summary

Brink Constructors, Inc. in Rapid City, SD is seeking an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for substation and transmission line projects. You will develop bid hour and bid sheets, contact suppliers, and prepare take-offs and staking sheets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Electrical Management and 1–3 years of estimating experience. A valid driver’s license is required; experience with electrical utilities is preferred. Exempt salary position with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction or Electrical Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance.
• 1-3 years of estimating experience.
• Preferred experience with Electrical Utilities - Transmission Lines, Substation, or Distribution.
• Valid, Active Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation bid hour and bid sheets for estimates on bid projects. Cross training on transmission lines would be required
• Contact suppliers for pricing
• Prepare take-offs, staking sheets
• Familiarize with bid documents
• Conduct visits to job sites as needed
• Inform others within the department of project status and current assignments
• Assess accurate and efficient estimating techniques
• Assist other members of the estimating team
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Develop and maintain professional, working relationships with vendors, customers, engineers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors for any changes in work, schedule, and estimates

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or Electrical Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Brink Constructors, Inc. in Rapid City, SD is seeking an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for substation and transmission line projects. You will develop bid hour and bid sheets, contact suppliers, and prepare take-offs and staking sheets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Electrical Management and 1–3 years of estimating experience. A valid driver’s license is required; experience with electrical utilities is preferred. Exempt salary position with room for growth.