Substation Estimator: Precise Bids & Budgets

Cianbro; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cianbro is seeking a Substation Estimator to prepare proposals and estimates for substation projects. You will review requests, drawings and specifications to determine scope, quantities and costs, and contribute to proposal elements.

Responsibilities include developing estimate plans, pricing from vendors, and coordinating with the project team to ensure bids are complete, organized and ready for management review. Strong conceptual estimating skills and HCSS/MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in technical field and/or related experience.
• Minimum of three years of substation estimating experience.
• Strong computer skills, familiarity with scheduling and estimating software (HCSS) and MS Office.
• Conceptual estimating skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary estimate plan and assess ability to meet RFP dates.
• Independently identify scope of work and perform quantity, cost takeoffs from RFQ information.
• Review plans and specs to ensure estimates meet client requirements.
• Perform conceptual estimates when detailed design is not yet available.
• Coordinate with production team to provide a thorough transition of bid to project team.
• Assist in developing project budgets and monitor contract changes on successful proposals.
• Maintain base bid documents and organize estimate information per company protocols.

Skills

Estimating

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

HCSS

MS Office

Job description

Cianbro is seeking a Substation Estimator to prepare proposals and estimates for substation projects. You will review requests, drawings and specifications to determine scope, quantities and costs, and contribute to proposal elements.

Responsibilities include developing estimate plans, pricing from vendors, and coordinating with the project team to ensure bids are complete, organized and ready for management review. Strong conceptual estimating skills and HCSS/MS Office proficiency are required.