Transmission Estimator: Proposals, Budgets & Bids

Cianbro; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cianbro is seeking a Transmission Estimator to prepare proposals and estimates for transmission projects. You will review RFQ information, drawings, and specifications to determine scope, quantities, and costs, and you will develop preliminary estimate plans and schedules to meet RFP dates.

You will independently identify scope, perform takeoffs, solicit vendor pricing, and collaborate with teams on larger estimates to ensure completeness and readiness for management review.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a preliminary estimate plan and assess ability to meet RFP dates.
• Identify scope of work and perform quantity, cost takeoffs from RFQ information.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure estimates meet client requirements.
• Perform conceptual estimates when detailed design info is not available.
• Work on multiple estimates concurrently.
• Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors.
• Participate on larger estimates and contribute to overall estimate.
• Ensure estimates are complete, organized, and ready for management review.
• Develop project schedules to meet owner requirements and optimize resources.
• Address safety risks in estimates.
• Develop innovative means/methods to increase competitiveness and margins.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and client requirements.
• Assist in proposal technical information and basis of the proposal as required.
• Ensure proposals meet financial goals and contractual requirements.
• Maintain base bid documents and organization per protocols.
• Assist project team with technical guidance for bids and ongoing support on smaller jobs.
• Coordinate with production team for a smooth transition to project team.
• Assist in developing project budgets and monitor contract changes on successful proposals.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Conceptual estimating

Transmission estimating

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HCSS

MS Office

Job description

Cianbro is seeking a Transmission Estimator to prepare proposals and estimates for transmission projects. You will review RFQ information, drawings, and specifications to determine scope, quantities, and costs, and you will develop preliminary estimate plans and schedules to meet RFP dates.

You will independently identify scope, perform takeoffs, solicit vendor pricing, and collaborate with teams on larger estimates to ensure completeness and readiness for management review.