Transmission Line Estimator

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Estimator to join our team in Center Square, PA.

The role focuses on developing accurate cost estimates for overhead transmission line projects from 69kV to 765kV, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and operations throughout preconstruction and bidding. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in utility or heavy civil estimating, strong knowledge of transmission construction methods, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years estimating experience in utility, power delivery, transmission or heavy civil construction.
• Experience preparing estimates for overhead transmission line projects from 69kV to 765kV.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for overhead transmission line construction 69kV–765kV.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specs, structure lists, bills of material, and bid documents.
• Develop estimates for transmission construction activities including foundations, structure assembly and erection, conductor installation, and restoration.
• Analyze methods, productivity, crew compositions, equipment requirements and site conditions to set pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate and incorporate vendor and subcontractor quotations into estimates.
• Develop bid schedules using Primavera P6 or similar tools and ensure consistency with proposed schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, scheduling and operations during estimating to validate quantities and methods.
• Maintain and improve historical cost databases and estimating templates.

Skills

Estimating

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Primavera P6

B2W Estimating

HCSS HeavyBid

Excel

Job description

Overview

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, H&M brings more than a century of experience to the evolving infrastructure needs of today, leveraging the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to deliver seamless integration between projects, clients, team members, and communities. H&M has been recognized for its commitment to safety and operational excellence, including receiving the E.I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award.

H&M is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's leading infrastructure contractors. As part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment, we help utilities and energy providers build and maintain the critical transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure that powers communities across North America. We are also certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC), and we believe our diverse workforce and perspectives drive innovation and long‑term success.

At H&M, our purpose‑driven culture is guided by a commitment to safety, integrity, collaboration, and excellence. We believe in creating an environment where employees can make an impact, grow professionally, and build meaningful careers. Our teams are empowered with industry‑leading training, tools, and opportunities to develop their skills and pursue their ambitions. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and given the opportunity to succeed.

We are currently seeking an experienced Transmission Line Estimator with a strong background in overhead transmission construction ranging from 69kV through 765kV to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

The Transmission Line Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for overhead transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV. This role requires extensive knowledge of transmission construction, detailed quantity takeoffs, labor and equipment productivity, material requirements, subcontractor pricing, access and logistics, foundations, structure installation, conductor stringing, and construction sequencing.

Candidates should have strong scheduling experience, with Primavera P6 proficiency strongly preferred, as well as experience with B2W or similar estimating platforms. The position works closely with engineering, procurement, scheduling, and operations personnel throughout the preconstruction and bidding process.

This is an estimating‑focused position and does not include project management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for overhead transmission line construction ranging from 69kV to 765kV.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings, specifications, structure lists, bills of material, geotechnical reports, survey information, and other bid documents.
• Develop estimates for transmission construction activities including clearing, access roads, construction matting, foundations, drilled piers, structure assembly and erection, conductor installation, stringing, grounding, OPGW installation, and restoration.
• Estimate projects involving a variety of transmission structure types, including wood, steel, concrete, monopole, H‑frame, lattice, and other specialized structures.
• Analyze construction methods, production rates, crew compositions, equipment requirements, and site conditions to develop accurate labor and equipment pricing.
• Evaluate right‑of‑way conditions, access requirements, terrain, environmental constraints, material laydown areas, logistics, and other site‑specific factors affecting project costs.
• Develop and support bid schedules using Primavera P6 or other scheduling tools, incorporating construction sequencing, activity durations, crew requirements, and resource loading.
• Analyze schedule requirements and construction sequencing to ensure labor, equipment, material and production assumptions are consistent with the proposed schedule.
• Solicit, evaluate and incorporate vendor and subcontractor quotations into estimates.
• Review subcontractor and supplier scopes to identify exclusions, qualifications, scope gaps, and potential cost impacts.
• Analyze historical project costs, production data and field performance to establish realistic productivity rates and estimating assumptions.
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, owner meetings, project site walks, and internal estimate review sessions.
• Identify project‑specific risks, schedule constraints, access challenges, environmental requirements, outage requirements, and other factors that may affect project costs.
• Prepare detailed bid summaries, scope narratives, clarifications, exclusions, assumptions and supporting estimate documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, scheduling and operations personnel during the estimating process to validate quantities, construction methodologies, productivity assumptions, and constructability.
• Maintain and improve historical cost databases, productivity information, crew rates, equipment rates, estimating templates and other estimating resources.
• Utilize B2W estimating software or similar platforms to develop, organize and maintain detailed estimates.
• Support multiple concurrent bids and manage estimating deliverables to meet established proposal and bid deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of estimating experience in the utility, power delivery, transmission or heavy civil construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience preparing estimates for overhead transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV.
• Strong understanding of transmission line construction means, methods, equipment, productivity factors and labor requirements.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, bid packages, contracts and scope documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and related cost estimating tools.
• Ability to develop conceptual, budgetary and detailed construction estimates throughout all phases of project development.
• Strong knowledge of material pricing, subcontractor solicitation, vendor quotations and market conditions.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and analyzing project risks and opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, project management, procurement and business development teams.
• Strong analytical organisational and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present estimate assumptions and strategies to leadership and clients.
• Working knowledge of utility owner standards and specifications, including investor‑owned utilities, public utilities and cooperative systems.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed to support site visits, pre‑bid meetings, customer engagements and project handoffs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating EPC, design‑build or self‑perform transmission construction projects.
• Prior experience supporting projects for utilities
• Knowledge of foundation construction, steel structures, conductor installation, fiber integration and substation interconnection work.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, InEight, Candy, Accubid or similar estimating platforms.

Henkels& McCoy, Inc.isan Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individual with Disabilities.