About the Role:

The T&D Associate Estimator I is responsible for various tasks in developing cost estimates for transmission, distribution and substation work. The T&D Associate Estimator I will be a part of our extensive training program to help develop these skills.

 

Company Overview

 

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.

 

At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.

 

Our company’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division offers a comprehensive range of electrical services including transmission, distribution, substation and clean energy construction. We are experienced in delivering reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of the power and utility industry.

 

Essential Functions

• Prepare or assist in preparing complete cost estimates for assigned for transmission, distribution and substation projects
• Plan and execute work while meeting customer defined submission deadlines
• Schedule and attend field job walk with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to determine constructability requirements
• Attend on site pre-bid meetings and perform job site visits. This involves travel that can require overnight stays
• Perform or assist in performing take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
• Participate in job close-out meetings at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

About You:

Qualifications

• Ability to understand, and/or possess basic knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services preferred
• Experience in electrical construction preferred
• Experience with estimating in construction preferred

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or GED is required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft applications with emphasis on Excel
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Good communication skills, including verbal, and written
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills
  

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits

 

Salary commensurate with experience, paid weekly via direct deposit.

• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!). ​​​​​​​
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

 

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

 

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

 

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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