Associate Estimator I T&D
About The Role
The T&D Associate Estimator I is responsible for various tasks in developing cost estimates for transmission, distribution and substation work. The T&D Associate Estimator I will be a part of our extensive training program to help develop these skills.
Company Overview
Established in 2013, High Country Line Construction, Inc. (High Country) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed transmission, distribution, foundation, substation, and clean energy projects across the United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, infrastructure, and emergency restoration. High Country possesses the expertise to provide high-voltage electrical construction services to utility and private developers nationwide. We are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are passionate about equipping our employees with knowledge and tools to support their growth and sharing our knowledge and expertise with industry partners while building safe, superior electrical infrastructure. We are also a certified member of Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), a member-driven, non-profit organization committed to improving workforce and public safety at excavation sites. We are a proud signatory member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
Essential Functions
- Prepare or assist in preparing complete cost estimates for assigned for transmission, distribution and substation projects
- 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. This involves travel that can require overnight stays
- Perform or assist in performing take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
- Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
- Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
- Affiliate with construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
- Affiliate in the preparation and submission of change orders
- Participate in job close-out meetings at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Functions of this Position
Are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
About You
Qualifications
- Ability to understand, and/or possess basic knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
- Preferred Education: High school diploma or GED is required
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft applications with emphasis on Excel, Excellent analytical and organizational skills, Good 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, Strong problem-solving skills, Organizational skills
What We Offer
- Compensation & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience, paid weekly via direct deposit, 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
Accessibility
If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.