Senior Cost Estimator

• Opportunity to work on large-scale transmission and grid modernization projects
• Long-term growth potential and collaborative leadership team

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized engineering consulting organization known for supporting complex power delivery and utility infrastructure projects across the country. They combine the technical depth and project sophistication of large industry-leading engineering firms with the agility, collaboration, and employee-focused culture of a growing organization. Their team supports major electric utility clients across transmission, substation, and grid modernization initiatives, with a strong reputation for technical excellence, stability, and long-term client relationships.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a motivated professional capable of supporting multiple functions within project management, including cost estimating, project engineering, scheduling, and project controls. This position will support large-scale infrastructure and utility-related projects from early conceptual planning through construction execution.

• Prepare detailed capital cost estimates using company tools, databases, and historical project data
• Perform material quantity take-offs, labor pricing, and coordinate with vendors to obtain equipment and material pricing
• Develop conceptual, ROM, fair-cost, and construction-level estimates
• Apply appropriate productivity factors, escalation, and markups to estimates
• Coordinate schedules and information flow with engineering and project teams to ensure timely estimate completion
• Organize and maintain cost and quantity information within estimating databases
• Prepare cash flow projections, escalation calculations, and estimate basis documentation
• Coordinate with engineering teams to validate quantities, drawings, scope definitions, and equipment lists
• Support development of engineering studies, reports, and equipment lists
• Implement project controls methodologies and project management tools
• Perform CPI/SPI calculations using earned value management principles
• Assist project teams with budget reconciliation, bid comparisons, cost tracking, and variance analysis

The Successful Applicant

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant estimating, project controls, or project engineering experience
• Strong understanding of estimating practices from conceptual design through construction execution
• Experience supporting engineering or construction oversight activities
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build moderately complex spreadsheets and cost models
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience with project controls, planning, scheduling, and earned value management principles

• Experience within the utility, power delivery, or energy infrastructure industry
• Internship, co-op, or related engineering/project controls experience within engineering or construction environments
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 scheduling software

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to support large-scale grid modernization and utility infrastructure programs
• Strong project backlog and long-term growth potential
• Collaborative and technically focused environment
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Flexible work environment depending on project needs
• Career advancement opportunities into technical leadership and project management paths