Construction Estimator Jobot
Madison, WI1 day ago
- $90,000–$130,000 Per Year
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Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Bid Analysisunmatched
- Budget Forecastingunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Engineeringunmatched
- Construction Managementunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Database Administrationunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Electrical Power Transmissionunmatched
- Electrical Utilityunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Market Analysisunmatched
- Market Trend Analysisunmatched
- Materials Testingunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Schedule Developmentunmatched
- Software Administrationunmatched
- Systems Maintenanceunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
Position Title: Estimator – Electric Power (Transmission & Distribution)
Location: Deforest, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off
Position Overview
We are seeking an Estimator to support Electric Power projects, including Transmission & Distribution (T&D) powerlines and substations. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, maintaining estimating systems and databases, and supporting the bid process from initial takeoffs through project award. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing a high volume of estimates while collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop bid schedules in coordination with department leadership.
- Obtain and manage project plans and specifications for assigned estimates.
- Prepare detailed and accurate quantity takeoffs and project cost estimates.
- Solicit and evaluate pricing from material suppliers, equipment vendors, and subcontractors.
- Maintain current material pricing and labor rates to ensure estimate accuracy.
- Manage and maintain estimating software and related estimating systems.
- Prepare pricing for project change orders as needed.
- Review bid results to evaluate market pricing trends and maintain historical bid databases.
- Compare completed project costs against original estimates to improve future estimating accuracy.
- Develop estimating guidelines and budget forecasting methods for conceptual estimates.
- Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum of two years of technical education in engineering, construction management, or a completed apprenticeship in a related trade.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of CAD and/or BIM drawings.
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload, preparing approximately 120–200 estimates annually, depending on project complexity.
Preferred:
- Previous estimating experience within the construction, utility, electrical, or industrial industries.
- Experience estimating electric power, transmission & distribution, or substation projects.
Work Environment
This position is primarily office-based with occasional travel to project sites as needed. Responsibilities include prolonged computer use, reviewing drawings and specifications, and performing quantity takeoffs. Site visits may require walking active construction sites, climbing stairs or ladders, light lifting, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required for site visits.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | DeForest, WI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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