Estimator Power Infrastructure Heavy Civil Prineville, OR

R-2 Contractors; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

R-2 Contractors in Prineville, OR, is hiring an Estimator for power infrastructure projects. This on-site role requires building accurate, thoughtful estimates, identifying risk, and coordinating with design, procurement, and field teams to position bids for success.

You will read plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop pricing with vendors and subcontractors. The ideal candidate has civil construction estimating experience, strong judgment under pressure, and a drive to improve processes

Qualifications

• 2+ years in civil construction, estimating, or related field.
• Civil, utility, or power industry experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to read plans and think through construction sequencing.
• A degree is valued but not required. We care about sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and how you approach the work.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Build complete estimates for civil, foundation, and underground scopes on power infrastructure projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs for grading, excavation, concrete, trenching, conduit, and grounding work
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to develop accurate pricing
• Identify gaps, risks, and assumptions before bids are submitted
• Help improve estimating tools, processes, and project handoffs as the company grows

Skills

Ownership mindset

Curiosity

Initiative

Adaptability

Strong communication

Humility

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Estimator - Power Infrastructure (Heavy Civil)

Location: Prineville, OR (In-Person)

Company: R-2 Contractors

Compensation: $80,000 - $160,000 annually + benefits

WHO WE ARE

We build the infrastructure that powers modern energy. R-2 Contractors works exclusively on power projects, including substations, transmission, distribution, and generation. Our capabilities include grading, excavation, foundations, trenching, conduit installation, and grounding.

We're a growing company with strong people and solid work, and we're continuously improving how we operate.

Our Core Values Are Simple:

Pride - You care about the quality of your work.

Grit - You keep digging, asking questions, and working through uncertainty.

Own It! - You take responsibility for your estimates and help solve problems before they grow.

We also value people who are Hungry, Humble, and Smart - people who get results, keep their ego in check, and work well with others.

If you want a role with narrow responsibility and constant instruction, this will not be the right fit. If you enjoy taking initiative, solving problems, and helping build something better, keep reading.

THE ROLE

This is an on-site roll only in our Prineville, OR. Office NO REMOTE Opportunities

We are hiring an Estimator for our Prineville, OR. office who can build accurate, thoughtful, and complete estimates that set projects up for success before they ever break ground.

This role goes beyond putting numbers on a page. You will be expected to think critically, identify risk, stay detail-oriented, and develop clear, dependable estimates in a fast-moving environment.

You will work across teams to align scope, assumptions, and priorities while helping strengthen how we estimate, communicate, and manage a demanding bid workload.

Some bids will be straightforward, but many will not. Success in this role requires flexibility, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to keep moving forward when timelines are tight.

You will do well here if you:

• Stay ahead of problems instead of reacting to them
• Ask questions early and often
• Take ownership of outcomes
• Work within our current structure and help improve it over time
• Bring suggestions and solutions, not just criticism

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Build complete estimates for civil, foundation, and underground scopes on power infrastructure projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs for grading, excavation, concrete, trenching, conduit, and grounding work
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to develop accurate pricing
• Identify gaps, risks, and assumptions before bids are submitted
• Help improve estimating tools, processes, and project handoffs as the company grows

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Key Traits:

• Ownership mindset - You stand behind your work
• Curiosity - You want to understand how the work is built
• Initiative - You do not wait to be told what to do
• Adaptability - You are willing to adjust how you think
• Strong communication - You work well across teams
• Humility - Confident but open to better ways
• Problem-solving mindset - You help move things forward

Experience:

• 2+ years in civil construction, estimating, or a related field (flexible for the right person)
• Civil, utility, or power industry experience is a strong plus
• Ability to read plans and think through construction sequencing
• A degree is valued but not required. We care just as much about sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and how you approach the work.

You do not need to come from a perfect system, and neither do we. We value people who can do strong work, adapt, and help us continue getting better.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• You've caught something others missed before it became a problem
• You understand how work gets built, not just how it gets priced
• You've improved a process instead of only working within one

WHY JOIN US

• Work on meaningful infrastructure projects in the energy sector
• Be part of a team that values initiative and accountability
• Have a direct impact on the work we win and execute
• Join a company that is growing and improving every day

COMPENSATION

$80,000 - $160,000 annually, based on demonstrated ability and overall fit for the role.

At the lower end of the range, you may still be building your estimating experience. At the higher end, you can manage a demanding bid workload, think critically under tight deadlines, and consistently produce thorough, reliable work.

R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.