High Voltage Estimator

About the Role

As a High Voltage Estimator for PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. in Katy, Texas, you’ll have the opportunity to turn numbers into winning strategies for groundbreaking projects! At PCL, we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers, and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, and every employee has a stake in our success, driving how we work, grow, and lead in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for high-voltage electrical construction projects, including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Lead small to medium estimates or components of large estimates and review all associated bid documents.
• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements.
• Ensure the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labor, equipment, and materials from project documents.
• Support the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule.
• Recognize risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions/constraints.
• Use contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist with bid document control by documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
• Perform bid-day assignments and support other estimators to successfully close various scopes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including lead estimator, lead bid runner, subtrade partners, and suppliers.
• Solicit competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support.
• Establish a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit.
• Lead a small team, including mentoring and coaching indirect reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related discipline, trade experience, or equivalent.
• 4 years of progressive experience in cost estimating medium- and high-voltage electrical projects, with 6 months of on-site experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience estimating one or more of the following:
  • Electrical substations
  • Transmission lines
  • Distribution systems
  • Utility-scale solar collector systems
  • Renewable energy interconnections
  • Switchgear and switchyard installations
• Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $25 million in various delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, utility standards, and industry best practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy, and bid-closing procedures.
• Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information, and competitors.
• Familiarity with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders, including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software, advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow your career across sectors and regions

Company: PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. | Primary Location: Katy, Texas