Senior T&D Estimator & Project Leader

Advastar, Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Vehicle allowance

Health, dental, vision

401K with match

Profit sharing

PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Advastar, Inc. in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Estimator to lead large utility T&D projects from bid through client acceptance.

You will build and review estimates, mentor project managers, and influence bid and delivery strategies in a small, impactful office environment. This on-site role offers a base of $130K–$150K with a 35% bonus target, a company vehicle (then $1,200 monthly allowance), and strong benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, profit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (equivalent training considered).
• Project management certification preferred.
• 6 to 8+ years of construction management experience, ideally in T&D/electrical contracting.
• Experience in estimating or bid preparation.
• Experience mentoring or leading project managers, engineers, or coordinators.
• Experience managing projects up to $12M with cost tracking, change orders, and billing.
• Experience with foremen, superintendents, craft crews, and subcontractors.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage larger and more complex T&D projects from bid preparation through client acceptance.
• Prepare and review project estimates from specifications, drawings, and takeoffs.
• Mentor and coach project managers and share estimating knowledge with the team.
• Keep projects on schedule and on budget; run recovery plans as needed.
• Own monthly job cost reporting for projects over $200K, including cost-to-complete projections and change orders.
• Collaborate with foremen and superintendents to keep crews productive and address issues promptly.
• Build utility customer relationships and visit sites/bids regularly, including overnights.
• Work on-site at the Dayton office daily; Dayton-area candidates considered for Columbus area as needed.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Advastar, Inc. in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Estimator to lead large utility T&D projects from bid through client acceptance.

You will build and review estimates, mentor project managers, and influence bid and delivery strategies in a small, impactful office environment. This on-site role offers a base of $130K–$150K with a 35% bonus target, a company vehicle (then $1,200 monthly allowance), and strong benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, profit