Estimator, Electric Power Division

Job overview

Estimator, Electric Power Division is an onsite role in De Forest, WI; compensation is not specified. Hooper is an electric power and mechanical contractor serving commercial and residential clients, with regional offices in several states. The estimator develops project estimates for electric power work, including transmission and distribution powerlines and substations. Accurate bids, pricing updates, and estimating-system maintenance support project planning and the department’s bidding process.

What you'll do

• Develop bid schedules with the department head
• obtain project plans
• prepare estimates using plan takeoffs and supplier and subcontractor pricing
• update material prices and labor rates
• maintain estimating software and systems
• price change orders on large projects
• evaluate bid results and completed job costs
• maintain bid databases
• develop budget-estimating criteria
• attend departmental meetings and social functions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hooper

de forest wi

estimator

electric power

transmission and distribution

powerlines

substations

project estimating

plan takeoffs

bid preparation

construction site visits

excel

cad/bim

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• matching 401(k)
• paid time off
• nine paid holidays
• identity theft protection
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage.

Why this role

The posting describes an office-based role with construction-site visits as needed to survey site conditions.

About the employer

Hooper Deforest is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.