Electrical Estimator - High Voltage

About Us:

At Clark Bros, Inc., we pride ourselves on being a trusted leader in the construction industry with over 65 years of success.

As a heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to driving sustainable change within the water, power, and renewable energy resources industries and improving communities along the way. Our team is built on a foundation of excellence, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to safety, and our unique culture encourages independent ideas and problem-solving with ingenuity, purpose, and grit. As a company focused on building a better future, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with ample opportunities for career development.

Join our team to be part of a company that is actively shaping the future, and that values your contributions, prioritizes your safety, and supports your purpose – whatever it may be.

Position Summary:

The Electrical High Voltage Estimator will be responsible for preparing comprehensive estimates and proposals for renewable energy electrical (solar, wind, BESS) and high voltage projects (substations and transmission lines). The role requires expertise in electrical and high voltage estimation, with the ability to manage complex proposals with minimal supervision. The Estimator will also play a key role in planning, resource allocation, cost monitoring, and ensuring adherence to construction standards and project specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Estimate, prepare and assign resources such as manpower materials, consumables, equipment, tools, etc., required for all electrical and related works prior to execution.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and vendor contacts and relationships.
• Plan and analyze all possible construction methodologies and recommend the best option to the Project Manager for approval prior to execution at site.
• Interpret construction drawings and study the contract documents and applicable standards or specifications prior to execution of any job.
• Coordinate with Client/Consultant’s representatives for any site instructions and inspection of works.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained to support estimate figures.
• Ensure that all work done is in accordance with the approved construction drawings, contract documents, project speculations, and all applicable standards.
• Prepare budget for project by properly categorizing costs and monitor those costs throughout project life by comparing and adjusting estimating costs vs. actual costs (i.e., production rates, cost of materials, etc.).

Qualifications and Expectations:

• Degrees in Engineering, Construction Estimating or related fields are preferred, but will substitute degree for solid experience.
• 5+ years of estimating experience specific to high voltage electrical infrastructure (substation design, transmission line estimating, AIS/GIS, switchyards).
• Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of electrical and renewables estimation.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and estimating software and database programs.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid estimating is preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $150,000

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the Company.