GFT is seeking a highly qualified Senior Substation Estimator / Cost Engineer to support major electric utility transmission and substation projects. This position can be remote with periodic travel to client offices and project sites.
This position will serve as the lead estimating resource within integrated project delivery teams and will be responsible for developing project cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, supporting procurement activities, reviewing change orders, and providing project cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience estimating high-voltage transmission and substation projects and possess a strong understanding of utility construction means, methods, costs, and contracting strategies. The role supports project management and construction management services associated with utility capital infrastructure programs.
At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
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Candidates should have experience estimating projects involving:
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Location: Mid-Atlantic area Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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GFT is an AEC firm shaping the Infrastructure of Life: water, power, transportation, and buildings. Our team of experts design, construct, and engineer resilient, creative solutions that uplift communities across North America and beyond.