Estimator

Structure Resources is seeking Estimators for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing, nationally recognized electrical contractor. This firm delivers complex electrical projects across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors, providing design, build, and maintenance services, and is known for quality execution, innovation, and an employee-focused culture.

We're looking for detail-oriented Estimators with some experience in electrical design, construction, or related fields. This individual will support project managers and field teams in planning, coordination, and execution—ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and according to specifications.

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to contribute to complex commercial and industrial projects nationwide.

What They’re Looking For

• Field experience, or education in Civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or Project/Construction management preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial or commercial estimating required. Mining experience preferred.
• General knowledge and understanding of new construction, and process maintenance and repair work relating to surface and underground mine sites.
• Experience delivering lump sum, design build, and time and materials estimates for projects encompassing; civil, structural foundations, structural steel erection, piping, mechanical installations, and other industrial applications preferred.
• HCSS (Heavy Bid Software), MS Project, and Excel strongly preferred.
• Experience identifying and presenting alternative delivery methods, or value engineering preferred.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Flexibility, sense of urgency, and the ability to multi-task.
• Highly productive and willing to manage a busy work schedule independently.
• Strong verbal and written (technical) communication and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new bid opportunities for constructability and internal suitability.
• Summarize and present high-level scoping of potential projects to internal stakeholders for go/ no go approval.
• Visit project work sites, participate in pre-bid meetings, clarify scope of work.
• Accurately utilize project plans and specifications to identify scopes of work, assign crews, schedules, materials, and subcontracting opportunities
• Interpret drawings and plans to create detailed material takeoffs.
• Create detailed cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software, and or internal worksheets, to produce detailed estimates that follow the pricing format required by the client.
• Research pricing for estimates based on historical and regional costs.
• Understand and seek out specialty subcontractors and suppliers that will assist in the fulfillment of the requirements of the project.
• Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders through the bid process to understand and capture the complete scope of each trade involved in the project and the overall estimate.
• Obtain current material and equipment quotes used in the development of an estimate.
• Work closely with other estimators and business unit leaders to develop strategy, competitive differentiation, and an overall understanding of the project.
• Coordinate and lead estimate reviews with business unit leaders and/or other estimators to finalize estimates in HCSS.
• Develop and/or manage the development of preliminary bid schedules based on the information provided, utilizing MS Project software.
• Understand and manage risks as part of the proposal preparation process.
• Prepare and submit written technical proposals, and fill out all other bid documents, accurately addressing the project owners’ requests for proposals by the bid submission deadline.

Location:

Elko, NV