Lead Estimator - Substations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed cost estimates using InEIGHT Estimate (HardDollar) software.
• Analyze and understand project scope, drawings, specifications, and RFP documentation to determine labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Engage subcontractors early in the pursuit process, issue RFPs, and evaluate proposals using Best Value templates.
• Collaborate with scheduling leads and operations to define milestone dates, critical path, construction durations, and float, contributing to a functional schedule.
• Maintain rigorous document control practices across pursuit folders, including estimate files, subcontractor quotes, and review documentation.
• Conduct and actively participate in constructability reviews to evaluate project feasibility and execution strategies.
• Engage in quality assurance reviews to validate the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of estimates.
• Perform comprehensive risk analysis by identifying known and potential project risks, and maintain a detailed risk registry to document consequences, probabilities, mitigation strategies, and budget impacts, including targeted contingency planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in power delivery or related construction sectors with concentration in EPC.
• Proficiency in estimating software, Bluebeam, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Power Point.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods for air-insulated substations.
• Demonstrable experience with InEIGHT Estimate (HardDollar) is a huge plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to establish, develop, and maintain subcontractor relationships.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends."
• Legal Assistance Coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.