Senior Estimator – Power & Utilities

Senior Project Estimator with seasoned high-voltage Transmission estimating experience to support major capital programs across the greater Bay Area. Lead capital cost development for transmission line builds, rebuilds, underground segments, and associated substation tie-ins.

Requirements

• 15+ years of estimating experience within electric utilities
• Demonstrated, seasoned experience estimating high-voltage Transmission projects (115kV and above required)
• Strong experience with overhead transmission construction including structures, foundations, conductor systems, and line hardware
• Experience estimating transmission rebuilds, reconductoring, and underground transmission segments
• Experience within regulated IOU or EPC environments supporting utilities
• Deep understanding of transmission construction sequencing and outage-based work
• Strong knowledge of transmission material cost drivers and labor modeling
• Proficiency with utility-focused estimating tools such as: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), Cleopatra Enterprise, Primavera P6 (including cost loading), Advanced Excel-based estimating models, Bluebeam, Procore, McCormick System, SAP or EcoSys (capital governance exposure), Hard Dollar / HeavyBid (for civil scope components)
• Ability to interpret transmission engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience presenting cost baselines to senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong professional development support
• Opportunity to grow within PTAG as project portfolios expand