Substation Estimator

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews. 

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). 

Build your career at Irby Construction.

Substation Estimators at Irby Construction Company shall possess a minimum of four years of substation estimating experience. The individual will possess all the skills required for assignment as a Substation Estimator for any craft within his/her area of responsibility.  Such an employee shall also have in depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA codes and standards.

• The Estimator will review design plans and specifications in requests for proposals/bids and verify constructability and cost and schedule effectiveness.
• Preparation of complete labor and material estimates
• Depth of knowledge with a wide variety electrical materials and methods of installation.
• Read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, subsurface, etc. plans and specifications as they relate to the electrical work.
• Experience in developing spreadsheets for major substation and line work projects: showing projects costs, man-hours and cost per man-hour / mile.
• Candidate must be able to prioritize work in order to meet project estimating goals including proposal preparation, bid deadlines, cost targets and project schedules.
• The successful candidate is a team player with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Requires occasional overnight travel to various project sites.

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in Estimating.
• Experience in High Voltage Substation Preferred.
• Experience with both hard bid and negotiated.
• Experience with conceptual estimating for budgeting of projects.
• Candidates should have experience in the entire estimating process including bid preparation and budget preparation through completion.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Internet, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), MS Project.
• Ability to maintain department tracking databases.

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.