Remote Senior Transmission Line Estimator

Utilities Service, LLC; Tyler (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS) seeks a Senior Transmission Line Estimator to lead estimating strategy for complex transmission, substation, and storm restoration projects. You will partner with Operations and Executive Leadership to shape bids and execution plans.

The role requires deep knowledge of transmission construction, labor planning, equipment utilization, sequencing, and pricing opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of transmission line construction estimating experience.
• Advanced proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid; Bid2Win is valued.
• Leading estimates for major transmission EPC projects and utility programs.
• Experience with MSAs, storm restoration, and emergency response.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration across levels.
• Excel and Smartsheet skills.
• PMP, CCP, PSP certifications are a plus.
• Field experience as Journeyman Lineman, Foreman, Superintendent, or Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for the company's largest and most complex projects from opportunity assessment through bid submission.
• Develop and review labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production estimates using HCSS HeavyBid.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership to shape bid strategies and execution plans.
• Review drawings, contracts, specs, and terms to identify risks and pricing opportunities.
• Support client presentations, estimate reviews, and major proposal efforts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor estimating team members; drive process improvements.
• Present bid strategies and risk assessments to Executive Leadership and support pursuit decisions.

Skills

Transmission line estimating

HCSS HeavyBid

Bid2Win

Labor estimates

Quantity takeoffs

Risk evaluation

Constructability reviews

Execution planning

Investor-owned utilities

Electric cooperatives

Municipalities

MSAs

Storm restoration

Emergency response

Excel

Smartsheet

PMP

CCP

PSP

Journeyman Lineman

Foreman

General Foreman

Superintendent

Field Engineer

Project Engineer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Business

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bid2Win (B2W Estimate)

Job description

Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS) seeks a Senior Transmission Line Estimator to lead estimating strategy for complex transmission, substation, and storm restoration projects. You will partner with Operations and Executive Leadership to shape bids and execution plans.

The role requires deep knowledge of transmission construction, labor planning, equipment utilization, sequencing, and pricing opportunities.