Transmission Estimator: Field-Strong, Office-Based

PTS Advance; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for utility and electrical infrastructure projects. This role blends field insight with office-based estimating to support preconstruction and bidding activities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in transmission or utility construction, strong Excel/Bluebeam and estimating software skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement while maintaining schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in transmission, utility, electrical, civil, or infrastructure construction or estimating.
• Strong understanding of transmission construction means, methods, materials, equipment, and field operations.
• Candidates with strong transmission field oversight or superintendent experience encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating software, or ability to rapidly learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, RFQs, drawings, specifications, schedules, and bid documents to determine scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor services, and other project costs.
• Perform quantity take-offs using Bluebeam and other estimating tools.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners.
• Develop clear scopes of work and contract information for subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Validate quotes for accuracy and alignment with project scope.
• Identify potential cost risks, exclusions, schedule impacts, and constructability concerns.
• Develop bid clarifications, assumptions, and proposal documentation.
• Support conceptual budgeting and preconstruction planning during early project development.
• Develop work breakdown structures and align estimates with cost codes.
• Incorporate risk analysis and contingency planning into project estimates.
• Maintain historical cost information and estimating databases.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and project assessments for accurate estimates.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, scope requirements, and potential risks to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and trade partners throughout estimating.
• Support forecasting, project cost analysis, and cash flow exercises.
• Assist with transition from estimating to project management post-award.

Skills

Excel

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Accubid

Trimble

ConEst

Microsoft Project

Job description

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for utility and electrical infrastructure projects. This role blends field insight with office-based estimating to support preconstruction and bidding activities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in transmission or utility construction, strong Excel/Bluebeam and estimating software skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement while maintaining schedule