Senior Cost Estimator – Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy

. Prepare detailed capital cost estimates using company tools, databases, and historical data .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,019 - $152,807 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital cost estimating, project controls, and engineering oversight within the utility and construction sectors. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to ensure accurate budgeting and scheduling throughout project phases.

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Capital Cost EstimatingProject ControlsCPI/SPI CalculationsExcel Software ProficiencyPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Material Quantity Take-OffsLabor PricingVendor CostingCost Flow AnalysisEstimate Basis DevelopmentProject SchedulingEarned Value PerformanceConstruction EstimatingConceptual Design EstimatingVariance Explanations

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Project Management ToolsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

UtilityConstructionEngineeringPower IndustryProject Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare detailed capital cost estimates using company tools, databases, and historical data
Perform material quantity take-offs, labor pricing, and obtain vendor material and equipment costing
Develop rough-order-of-magnitude, conceptual, construction, and fair-cost estimates
Apply appropriate mark-ups and productivity factors
Coordinate information flow and schedules with project team members
Organize and input cost and quantity information into existing databases
Prepare cash flow, escalation, and interest calculations
Develop Estimate Basis documents
Coordinate with engineering to obtain and validate quantities, scope definitions, drawings, and equipment lists
Author and lead engineering equipment lists, studies, and reports
Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology
Perform CPI/SPI calculations using earned value principles
Assist project teams in reconciling estimates against budgets, bids, and actual costs
Provide variance explanations
Handle project management roles involving cost estimating, project engineering, scheduling, and project controls for transmission line and substation project activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
Must understand estimating functions from the conceptual design phase through the construction phase of a project
Experience with engineering or construction oversight
Skilled with Excel software and building moderately-complex spreadsheets
Related engineering work experience including project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
A high school diploma or GED
Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel
Must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.
Experience with a BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree is valued but not required
Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience in project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry, is valued but not required
Familiarity with Primavera P6 is valued but not required
PMP Certification is a plus
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Yearly discretionary bonus may be available for eligible employees