OSP Construction Estimator

Centerline Communications LLC; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Referral Bonuses

Generous PTO

Job summary

Centerline Communications LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Estimator to join our preconstruction team. You will evaluate blueprints, drawings, and route maps to forecast precise costs for outside plant fiber deployments, underground boring, and aerial cabling.

You will prepare accurate bid packages, account for permitting and union labor, and collaborate with suppliers to keep bids profitable in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of estimating or project experience in telecom, utilities, or low-voltage systems.
• High school diploma required; Associate/Bachelor in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Basic understanding of NESC, NEC, OSHA, and regional utility coordination rules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Bid2Win, Sitetracker, and Procore.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, competitive bids.

Responsibilities

• Analyze civil and structural drawings, route maps, RFPs, and specifications to prepare project estimates.
• Compute quantity takeoffs for fiber, innerduct, conduits, poles, and related hardware.
• Estimate labor hours and productivity based on installation conditions and heights.
• Solicit and review pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
• Account for permitting fees, traffic control, prevailing wages, and union labor in costs.
• Identify design gaps, right-of-way constraints, and change-order exposure.
• Assemble final bid packages and pricing sheets for management review.

Skills

Estimating

Telecom knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Bid coordination

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Bid2Win

Sitetracker

Procore

Job description

Job Category: Construction and Project Management

Requisition Number: OSPCO001794

• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

Showing 1 location

USA (Remote)
United States

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Estimator to join our preconstruction team. In this role, you will evaluate blueprints, engineering drawings, and route maps to forecast precise costs for outside plant (OSP) fiber deployments, underground boring, and aerial cabling. You will provide accurate financial evaluations to ensure incoming bids remain profitable and competitive in a fast-paced market. This position can be located anywhere in the US and will report to the Executive VP of OSP Services.

What You Will Do

• Analyze civil and structural construction drawings, network route maps, RFP documents, and project specifications to prepare accurate project estimates.
• Calculate precise quantity takeoffs for fiber optic cables, innerduct, conduits, handholes, poles, racks, and related hardware.
• Estimate labor man-hours and productivity rates based on installation conditions, trenching depths, and aerial heights.
• Solicit, review, and level pricing quotations from material suppliers, specialty subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
• Account for municipal permitting fees, traffic control requirements, prevailing wage scales, and union labor agreements in project costing.
• Identify design gaps, utility conflict zones, right-of-way constraints, and potential change-order exposure.
• Compile final structured bid packages, proposal pricing sheets, and value-engineering alternatives for management review.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on estimating or project experience in telecom, utilities, or low-voltage electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of NESC, NEC, OSHA, and regional utility coordination rules.
• Strong comprehension of OSP/ISP fiber deployment, structured cabling, and aerial/underground construction methods.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Bid2Win, Sitetracker, and Procore.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, competitive, and profitable bids in a fast-paced environment.

Base pay range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually. Actual pay within this range will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and work location. This range reflects Centerline's good-faith estimate at the time of posting and may be updated periodically to reflect current market conditions.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• other benefits as described in the company's benefits program

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• referral bonuses
• generous PTO

AAP/EEO Statement:
Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We Are:
At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That's why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline's opportunities for growth are limitless - and so are yours. We're committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you'll receive comprehensive insurance benefits - medical, dental, and vision - plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we're building a better network.

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