Chief Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic and technical leadership for estimating functions.

• Create, examine, and confirm detailed cost estimates for intricate electrical infrastructure projects, encompassing substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS.

• Direct and assist estimating efforts across various regions, ensuring uniformity, precision, and high standards.

• Develop and sustain estimating standards, procedures, cost methodologies, and review protocols.

• Generate and evaluate proposal materials, including timelines, cash flow assessments, construction methodologies, execution strategies, and supporting documents.

• Evaluate project risks, commercial liabilities, and constructability challenges.

• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost reduction.

• Aid in bid/no-bid decisions, pursuit strategies, client presentations, commercial negotiations, and contract awards.

• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to estimating and pre-construction teams.

• Examine historical project costs, benchmarking information, productivity assumptions, pricing, and market dynamics.

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

• Assess estimating software, tools, and workflows while implementing continuous improvement strategies.

• Report directly to the Director of Pre-Construction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is considered advantageous.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in electrical estimating, pre-construction, or electrical infrastructure project delivery, ideally in high-voltage, utility, or renewable energy sectors.

• Significant experience in developing, reviewing, and confirming estimates for complex electrical infrastructure projects, including substations and/or battery energy storage systems (BESS).

• Comprehensive knowledge of high-voltage electrical construction techniques, labor productivity, material and equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, and project execution necessities.

• Proven capability to lead technical bid evaluations, set estimating standards, assess project risks and commercial liabilities, and pinpoint cost-saving opportunities.

• Experience in mentoring estimating professionals and working collaboratively with senior leadership, project management, and engineering teams across multiple regions.

• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, electrical schematics, specifications, and project execution plans.

• Proficient in preparing and reviewing construction schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.

• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant estimating software.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Valid driver's license and readiness to travel to project sites or regional offices as necessary.

• Pre-employment professional reference checks and a criminal record check are mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meaningful engagement initiatives

• Team events

• Wellbeing support

• Inclusion-focused culture

• Collaboration, respect, and accountability

• Hands-on experience across diverse projects

• Opportunities for career advancement across disciplines, locations, and paths

• Continuous learning

• Mentorship

• Professional development

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits

• Recognition and appreciation of achievements