Senior Transmission Line Estimator - Remote

Utilities Service, LLC; Paris (TX); Remote; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

ULCS is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Estimator to lead the estimating strategy for complex transmission, substation, storm restoration, and infrastructure projects. You will advise Operations Leadership and Executive Management, shaping pursuit strategy, evaluating risk, and planning execution to win and deliver major programs.

The role requires deep knowledge of transmission construction methods, field productivity, labor planning, equipment utilization, and contract practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of transmission line construction estimating experience for high-voltage projects (69kV–500kV+).
• Advanced proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid; Bid2Win (B2W Estimate) experience valued.
• Experience leading estimates for transmission EPC projects and utility capital programs, including labor-driven estimates and risk evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for large transmission, substation, storm restoration, and infrastructure projects from opportunity assessment through bid submission.
• Develop and review labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production estimates using HeavyBid and related platforms.
• Partner with Operations and Executive Leadership to develop bid strategies, evaluate risk, and create executable project plans.
• Review drawings, contracts, specs, and terms to identify risks, scope gaps, constructability concerns, and pricing opportunities.
• Support client presentations, estimate reviews, and major proposal efforts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to estimating team while driving process improvements.
• Present bid strategies and risk assessments to Executive Leadership and support pursuit decisions.

Skills

Transmission estimating

High-voltage projects

Estimating leadership

Bid strategy

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bid2Win

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

ULCS is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Estimator to lead the estimating strategy for complex transmission, substation, storm restoration, and infrastructure projects. You will advise Operations Leadership and Executive Management, shaping pursuit strategy, evaluating risk, and planning execution to win and deliver major programs.

The role requires deep knowledge of transmission construction methods, field productivity, labor planning, equipment utilization, and contract practices.