Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Lead — Remote/Hybrid

Wilson Construction Company; Canby (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

401(k) plan, PTO, holiday pay

Leadership impact

Job summary

Wilson Construction Company is seeking a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager for transmission and distribution projects. This remote/hybrid role involves travel to the Canby, Oregon HQ and job sites across the United States, leading bid development, cost estimation, and subcontractor alignment.

You will drive early-stage strategy, coordinate with executives and project teams, and ensure smooth handoffs to field operations post-award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field; journeyman lineman background is a strong asset.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in estimating, preconstruction, or project management for utility-scale transmission and distribution projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with MS Project or Primavera P6 and specialized estimating software.
• Strong planning, risk management, and preconstruction logistics expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to present proposals to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete bid development and quantity take-offs for large-scale utility projects.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, align scopes, and optimize resource planning for proposal competitiveness.
• Direct post-award planning, work plan development, schedule alignment, and handoff to field operations.
• Perform field site visits, assess constructability, and mitigate risks prior to bid submission.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Journeyman Lineman background (asset)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Wilson Construction Company is seeking a Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager for transmission and distribution projects. This remote/hybrid role involves travel to the Canby, Oregon HQ and job sites across the United States, leading bid development, cost estimation, and subcontractor alignment.

You will drive early-stage strategy, coordinate with executives and project teams, and ensure smooth handoffs to field operations post-award.