Senior Estimator (Remote Opportunity)
The Senior Estimator is a highly experienced professional responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for high voltage distribution, transmission, and substation projects under a Time & Equipment (T&E) model. This role emphasizes precision in labor and equipment forecasting, strong technical knowledge of high voltage work, and collaboration with project teams to ensure estimates align with client expectations and company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of detailed T&E-based estimates for high voltage projects, focusing on labor hours, equipment utilization, and productivity factors.
Review project scope, drawings, specifications, and client documentation to determine resource requirements.
Collaborate with operations and field leadership to validate crew compositions, work methods, and production rates.
Develop pricing strategies that reflect market conditions, resource availability, and project complexity.
Maintain accurate records of historical cost data and productivity benchmarks to improve estimate accuracy.
Participate in risk assessments, identifying potential cost drivers and recommending mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with client requirements and internal standards for estimate documentation and reporting.
Mentor junior estimators and contribute to process improvements within the estimating team.
Qualifications
5+ years of estimating experience in high voltage transmission or substation projects, preferably in a T&E or unit-price environment.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods for high voltage work, including productivity considerations.
Proficiency in estimating tools (B2W preferred), Excel, and other relevant software.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with field operations and project management teams.
Familiarity with industry labor agreements and equipment cost structures.
Company Overview
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of detailed T&E-based estimates for high voltage projects, focusing on labor hours, equipment utilization, and productivity factors.
Review project scope, drawings, specifications, and client documentation to determine resource requirements.
Collaborate with operations and field leadership to validate crew compositions, work methods, and production rates.
Develop pricing strategies that reflect market conditions, resource availability, and project complexity.
Maintain accurate records of historical cost data and productivity benchmarks to improve estimate accuracy.
Participate in risk assessments, identifying potential cost drivers and recommending mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with client requirements and internal standards for estimate documentation and reporting.
Mentor junior estimators and contribute to process improvements within the estimating team.
Qualifications
5+ years of estimating experience in high voltage transmission or substation projects, preferably in a T&E or unit-price environment.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods for high voltage work, including productivity considerations.
Proficiency in estimating tools (B2W preferred), Excel, and other relevant software.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with field operations and project management teams.
Familiarity with industry labor agreements and equipment cost structures.
Company Overview
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
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