Associate Estimator​/Estimator

Harlan Electric, a subsidiary of MYR Group, is looking to add an Estimator to our Syracuse, NY team. Title and compensation will be based on experience.

Associate Estimator – Entry-level opportunity designed for candidates with no prior estimating experience. Ideal for individuals interested in electrical construction who are eager to learn through a structured training and mentorship program while supporting cost estimates, reviewing project documents, and developing foundational estimating skills.

Estimator – For candidates with 1–3 years of estimating experience preferably in electrical construction (transmission/distribution or commercial) or construction. This role involves preparing and analyzing project cost estimates, reviewing plans and specifications, and collaborating with project teams while continuing to grow technical and estimating expertise.

Company Overview

Established in 1940, Harlan Electric Company (Harlan Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. Harlan Electric possesses extensive expertise providing services in congested urban environments.

We are proud of our outstanding safety culture, built on tenacious management commitment, employee participation, training programs, and continuous improvement. We strive for greatness by keeping our mission, vision, values, and operating principles at the center of everything we do. Our specialized expertise, skilled workforce, and innovative practices enable us to be an industry leader supporting the clean energy transformation.

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

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

Preferred Education

• Construction Management or other undergraduate degree preferred
• High school diploma or GED 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,…