Line Construction Estimator

Company Overview

Utility Partners of America (UPA) is a premier national utility contractor dedicated to building and maintaining our nation's utility infrastructure. With a commitment to excellence and safety, UPA offers a wide range of services including meter services, line construction, EVSE installation, and more, employing over 1,000 skilled professionals.

Summary

We are seeking a Line Construction Estimator to join our team at Utility Partners of America. This role is vital in ensuring accurate cost assessments for our construction projects, contributing to the successful execution of utility infrastructure projects across the nation.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Must consent to a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records check

- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction or Electrical Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance OR extensive and related work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities described above

- 5+ years of estimating experience in a construction-related industry

- Experience with Electrical Utilities – Overhead and/or Underground Distribution Line Construction

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop bid hour and bid sheets for estimates on bid projects

- Contact suppliers for pricing

- Negotiate pricing

- Prepare take-offs, staking sheets

- Create logistics plans for material handling

- Familiarize with bid documents

- Conduct visits to job sites as needed

- Timely inform others within the department of project status and current assignments

- Assess accurate and efficient estimating techniques

- Assist other members of the estimating team

- Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products

- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work

- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for very large, complex projects

- Develop and maintain professional, working relationships with vendors, customers, engineers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors for any changes in work, schedule, and estimates

- Handle technical problems encountered during bid preparation

- Stay current on various trends and developments such as new equipment, methods, and procedures developing in the industry or specialized discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.).

- Prepare special studies or reports required by the unusual nature of some bid items or conditions.

BENEFITS:

- Medical, dental, and vision plans offered.

- Life Insurance

- Uniforms, Tools, PPE

- Smartphone for use during working hours

- Paid Training

- Vehicle & Fuel provided for working hour use.

- Paid Vacation

- Paid Holidays.

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

If you are ready to make an impact in the utility sector and contribute your expertise as a Construction Estimator, we invite you to apply today at Utility Partners of America!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Do you Consent to a background, MVR, and drug test?

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Remote