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The GSW Estimator III is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates for various electrical construction projects.

Company Overview

Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well-positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere.

Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

Essential Functions

• Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team - Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation, Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance and Mentor and train Estimator Trainees and Estimators
• Maintain bid log and report to corporate Estimating department
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
• Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
• Coordinate with Project Management - Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry, Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation and Assist project management in preparing and submitting change orders
• Perform risk identification and mitigation planning for estimate preparation
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
• Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum 5 years of transmission, substation, & distribution construction estimating experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to prepare conceptual, design-build, and EPC estimates based upon minimal design input from engineering
• Solid knowledge of national electrical code
• Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals, and other relevant documents
• Proven ability to prepare work plans for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work
• Solid knowledge of construction means & methods for transmission, substation, & distribution scopes of work
• Risk identification & mitigation planning for estimate preparation
• Advanced knowledge of transmission, substation, & distribution long lead equipment, materials, and methods of installation
• Solid knowledge of engineered material costs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Accubid and/or other estimating software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $107,763.00-$134,615.00 / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
• 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 (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.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

• 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 employees and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.