Lead Estimator for Engineering and Construction

Job Overview Primoris T&D provides construction, maintenance, and engineering of electric Transmission, Distribution, and Substation infrastructure. Ancillary services include wireless telecommunication installation, environmental cleanup, project management, and storm restoration services.

Key Responsibilities Lead the development of detailed cost estimates using InEIGHT Estimate (HardDollar) software.

Analyze and understand project scope, drawings, specifications, and RFP documentation to determine labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

Engage subcontractors early in the pursuit process, issue RFPs, and evaluate proposals using Best Value templates.

Collaborate with scheduling leads and operations to define milestone dates, critical path, construction durations, and float, contributing to a functional schedule.

Maintain rigorous document control practices across pursuit folders, including estimate files, subcontractor quotes, and review documentation.

Conduct and actively participate in constructability reviews to evaluate project feasibility and execution strategies.

Engage in quality assurance reviews to validate the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of estimates.

Perform comprehensive risk analysis by identifying known and potential project risks, and maintain a detailed risk registry to document consequences, probabilities, mitigation strategies, and budget impacts, including targeted contingency planning.

Proficiency in estimating software, Bluebeam, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Power Point.

Proven ability to establish, develop, and maintain subcontractor relationships.

We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Benefits Competitive compensation paid weekly

Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off

Legal Assistance Coverage

Overtime opportunities

Growth Opportunities EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities.