Transmission Line Estimator

M.J. Electric, LLC; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Transmission Line Estimator to develop cost estimates and resource requirements for electrical transmission and distribution projects across the region.

You will review plans, perform takeoffs, and prepare detailed lump-sum estimates to support bids and contracts. The successful candidate will have 1–5 years of estimating and project management experience in utility substation construction, and be proficient with MS Office and estimating software.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (Preferred).
• 1-5 years of estimating and project management experience in the utility substation construction industry (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in scoping projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements.
• Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine the cost of the project.
• Prepare budgetary project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence.
• Develop detailed lump sum project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings.
• Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts.
• Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates.
• Analyze time, equipment, tooling, material and manpower requirements for each project.
• Perform material takeoffs and develop a written estimate of cost to perform the work according to the specifications.
• Ownership of the Request for Proposals
• Interface with customers, vendors and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project
• Gather information to determine subcontractor and vendor suitability and aggressively gain the best pricing
• Exercise significant independent discretion in developing project estimates and applying "mark-up" and "labor factors"
• Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions
• Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects
• Select pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposals
• Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects
• Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects
• Properly turns over bid documents to Operations in a timely manner

Skills

Independent work

Deadline orientation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office / Excel

Estimating software

Project management

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related field

Tools

Estimating software programs

Job description

Job Brief

M. J. Electric is relocating from our office in Oxford, MI to Flint, MI in early 2027. This position will initially report to our Oxford office until we move to Flint.

About Us

For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.

MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.

We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for job, you are building a career.

About this Role - Transmission Line Estimator

We are looking for a talented Transmission Line Estimator who has a passion for quality construction. This position is responsible for developing cost estimates and resource requirements for electrical transmission and distribution capital and maintenance construction projects throughout the region.

What You'll Do

• Assist project team in scoping projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements
• Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine the cost of the project
• Prepare budgetary project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence
• Develop detailed lump sum project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings
• Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts
• Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates
• Analyze time, equipment, tooling, material and manpower requirements for each project
• Perform material takeoffs and develop a written estimate of cost to perform the work according to the specifications
• Ownership of the Request for Proposals
• Interface with customers, vendors and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project
• Gather information to determine subcontractor and vendor suitability and aggressively gain the best pricing
• Exercise significant independent discretion in developing project estimates and applying "mark-up" and "labor factors"
• Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions
• Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects
• Select pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposals
• Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects
• Work as part of an integrated Operations and Estimating team in acquiring projects
• Properly turns over bid documents to Operations in a timely manner

What You'll Bring

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
• Proven communication, organizational and persuasive interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient in the use of Excel
• Knowledge of estimating software programs
• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (Preferred).
• 1-5 years of estimating and project management experience in the utility substation construction industry (Preferred).

What You'll Get

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Lifelock Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability