ABOUT THE ROLE

The T&D Estimator I is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The T&D Estimator I is responsible for preparing cost estimates for various transmission, distribution and substation electrical construction projects.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. - has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction division provides a full range of capabilities related to transmission, distribution, substation, and clean energy construction.

Essential Functions

Complete cost estimates for assigned projects, with definable work tasks for transmission, distribution and substation projects
Develop complex estimates with minor errors/omissions
Utilize previous work/bidding history to establish production assumptions
Track and compare project histories to produce up to date man hours and cost
Plan and execute work while meeting customer defined submission deadlines
Schedule and attend field job walk with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to determine constructability requirements
Attend on site pre-bid meetings and perform job site visits.
Field job walks and pre-bid meeting may require travel/overnight stays
Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors
Perform accurate material takeoffs to supply to vendor for pricing
Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals, including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
Prepare commercial aspects of proposals, including work plans, clarifications/exceptions, etc.
Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
Perform operational contract redlines and coordinate with the legal department, and understand how contractual items affect the bid/work
Prepare billing per customer requirements, and execute change orders
Create/utilize a construction schedule
Participate in job close-out meetings at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of estimating experience in the electrical construction field or relevant construction experience
Ability to travel between 5-15% of the time based on business needs

Preferred Education

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficient in analyzing construction and electrical drawings to accurately formulate an estimate
Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Strong communication skills, including verbal, and written
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

Eligibility: You will become initially eligible on the first day of the benefit month corresponding to the eligibility month in which you first accumulate at least 125 credited hours.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary $80,000- 100,000 / year
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

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, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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