Estimator II
On-sitePomona, California, United States
Job Summary
Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for power transmission, substation, and distribution construction projects by analyzing utility bid packages, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents. Develop labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing strategies specific to utility infrastructure projects while leading bid reviews and risk assessments for EPC, unit-price, and design-build delivery models. Build relationships with utility clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal operations teams to support successful bid development and project execution, providing estimating expertise for change orders and contract negotiations. Maintain knowledge of utility industry standards, procurement processes, and regional market conditions throughout the Western United States.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of estimating experience within the electric utility construction industry
- Demonstrated experience preparing successful bids and estimates for transmission, substation, and/or distribution projects
- Direct experience working with major Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), municipal utilities, public utility districts, and electric cooperatives
- Advanced knowledge of utility construction methods, utility contract structures, labor productivity factors, and cost estimating principles
- Experience with computerized estimating and bidding software and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to interpret utility engineering drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, and construction contracts
- Strong analytical, financial, and complex problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- Completion of H&M PMM training and formal Project Management coursework
- Experience estimating projects for utilities such as SCE, PG&E, SDG&E, LADWP, APS, SRP, NV Energy, PacifiCorp, PNM, and other western utility clients
- Knowledge of utility work methods, grid modernization programs, wildfire mitigation programs, underground distribution, and transmission line construction
- Experience supporting master service agreements (MSAs), unit-price contracts, and utility capital improvement programs
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