Senior Estimator role focused on producing full labor/material estimates and RFP/RFQ responses for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects, while mentoring junior estimators. Sturgeon Electric (a MYR Group subsidiary) is a long-established, full-service electrical construction provider across the western US. Standout perks include a $125k–$145k salary, 401(k) 100% match up to 6% with immediate vesting, and $1,200 annual wellness reimbursement.
- 401(k) 100% match up to 6%
- ThrivePass $1,200 annual reimbursement
- 15 days PTO plus 10 holidays
About the Role
The Sr Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth while maintaining and growing relationships with internal and external customers and clients.. The Sr Estimator is responsible for preparing complete cost estimates as well as responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Another key responsibility is the mentoring and training of Estimators and Estimator Trainees.
Company Overview
Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.
Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design-build and pre-construction services and has in-house pre-fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.
Essential Functions
Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
Outline and prepare responses to RFP's and RFQ's
Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
Develop strategies for being awarded projects
Help maintain and develop estimating database
Develop relationships with clients
Assist other members of the Estimating team with cost estimates and bid package preparation
Review and evaluate Estimating staff performance
Act as a first point of contact for members of the Estimating team
Coordinate with Project Management
Maintain bid log and report to corporate
Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Purchasing
Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency as well as data entry
Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
Prepare and submit change orders
Follow-up at the end of projects to close any loops in the estimating process to include invoicing and cost tracking
Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
May manage Estimating and BIM departments
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, if applicable
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of electrical construction estimating experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
- Estimating experience in industrial, high‑tech manufacturing, hospital, data center, and/or wastewater and water treatment plant projects is preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Working knowledge of local electrical codes
- Proven ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
- Working knowledge of electrical materials and methods of installation
- General 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
What We Offer
Eligibility: You will become initially eligible on the first day of the benefit month corresponding to the eligibility month in which you first accumulate at least 125 credited hours.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary $125,000/145,000 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, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
- 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 (our 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.
- 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 employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
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 .
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