Job Description

Overview:

MYR Energy Services is a high performing team specializing in the delivery of transmission line and/ or substation projects to our customers. Our staff are empowered to perform with our core values driving their day-to-day interactions. New team members are expected to maintain our UACT philosophy of Uncommon determination, Accountability, Collaboration, and Trustworthiness in working with fellow staff, customers, and business partners.

Estimators are responsible for cost estimates for various electrical transmission and/ or substation construction projects. This position is an integral part of the construction process and ensures the company's competitiveness, profitability, and growth.

Essential Functions:

* Prepare complete conceptual, detailed, detailed self-perform estimates for transmission line & substation work
* Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission to the customer
* Choose subcontractors to include in bidding process
* Collaborate with team members (engineering, scheduling, procurement & project management) to prepare bidding documents & the proposal deliverables
* Research and analyze historical project data for application to current project
* Determine constructability requirements and site evaluations via site visits with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel for estimate preparation
* Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
* Participate in estimate review process with internal and external team members
* Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
* Includes, but not limited to quantity surveys and cost estimates, subcontractor and vender proposals, research on tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, permits, etc
* Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Principal Skills/Qualifications:

* 7-10 years of experience as an Estimator working with electrical construction projects for transmission lines and substations preferred but not mandatory
* Candidate must possess experience in understanding construction drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates for conceptual, lump sum or unit costs proposals
* Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
* Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
* Organized and detailed with ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
* Positive professional attitude
* Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving
* Must be a team player and be able to work with various partners from start to finish
* Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Preferred Education

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience

Employee Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit or pay card


• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  
  • Medical, dental, & vision
    
    
    • $15 weekly premium for employee only & employee plus family coverage
    
    
    • Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Flexible spending accounts
  
  
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability
  
  
  • Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment
  
  
  • Supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment
  
  
  • Critical illness & accident plans
  
  
  • Identity theft protection
  
  
  • Group legal
  
  
  • Auto & homeowners
  
  
  
  


• Generous 401(k) Plan
  
  
  • 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting
  
  
  • Annual profit-sharing potential
  
  
  
  


• Paid time off
  
  
  • Vacation
    • Tiered increases based on tenure with the company
    
    
  
  
  • Holidays (8 per year)
  
  
  • Sick time (as applicable)
  
  
  
  


• Superior educational assistance program

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement. All communication regarding candidates, submissions, and job openings must be done with through the corporate Talent Acquisition team only. Any violation of these terms may disqualify new agreements or terminate any existing agreement with MYR Group, Inc.

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