Estimator (Bird Electric)

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Date: May 1, 2026

Location: Mansfield, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Bird Electric Enterprises  

Req Id : 114773 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

 

This role assists in preparation and review of unit price, lump sum, and T&M transmission estimates and in development of takeoffs and conceptual cost analysis. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and RFP documents.
  • Reviews RFP packages and identifies scope and submittal requirements.
  • Assembles estimate components under direction of the assigned Senior Estimator.
  • Applies unit library items, labor units, and equipment rates as directed.
  • Supports development of clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
  • Coordinates with the Proposals department on deliverables and submittal timelines.
  • Maintains organized estimate files and supporting documentation.
  • Participates in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and internal bid reviews.
  • Supports handoff of awarded estimates to project management.
  • Updates and maintains historical cost data.
  • Supports continuous improvement efforts within the estimating department.
  • Individual contributor with no subordinates.  

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS or MS graduate in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field is preferred, but not required.
  • Field, project, or operations experience in utility transmission construction is a plus.
  • Preferred Skills:
    •  Estimating principles/procedures. Cost principles/procedures. Mathematical skills. Transmission design scopes. Analytical skills. Interpret specifications and contracts. Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Office. Verbal and written communication skills. Organizational skills.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Entry-level position. Zero to two years of estimating experience required.
  •  All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

 

 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment

Salary Plan

EST: Estimating

Job Grade

015

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Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

 

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.

 

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.

 

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union. 

 

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

 

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