Remote OSP Construction Estimator - Fiber & Cabling

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

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.