Electrical Substation Cost Estimator
Electrical Substation Cost Estimator
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Job Title: Electrical Substation Cost Estimator
Location: Raleigh NC 27606
Travel: 5%
Hybrid: 2 Days at Office/ 3 Days at Remote
Temp to Hire Opportunity! (Depending on performance and business need)
Join a team that powers progress. At Clients Grid Integration business in Raleigh NC were looking for a detail-driven and forward-thinking professional to help shape the future of energy infrastructure. As an Electrical Substation Cost Estimator youll play a pivotal role in transforming engineering plans into real-world projects. Youll work alongside passionate experts using cutting-edge tools and your own industry insight to bring precision and clarity to every stage of construction planning. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds-collaborate in person at our Raleigh office at least two days per week and enjoy the flexibility of remote work the rest of the time. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts project success this is your chance to make a powerful difference.
Job Description:
- Review and interpret engineering plans with accuracy.
- Perform and document detailed quantity takeoffs for civil works building construction high and low voltage electrical and mechanical installation.
- Develop unit costs using industry standards for labor equipment and materials.
- Estimate construction costs from engineering drawings and specs.
- Provide budget estimates for electrical substations.
- Use estimates to support construction scheduling.
- Evaluate subcontractor pricing and change requests.
- Maintain and contribute to the Clients construction cost database.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
Your background
- 5 years of experience in construction cost estimating preferably in electrical substations.
- Education related with quantity surveying construction management or related field preferred. Or a combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Prost or ProEst.
- Strong understanding of industry labor equipment and material cost standards.
- Experience assessing subcontractor bids and change orders.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Clients in the United States.
Employment Type
Full-time
