Transmission Estimator - Field to Office Expert

PTS Advance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate estimates for utility and electrical infrastructure projects. The role favors candidates with hands-on transmission or field supervision background who can translate field knowledge into solid project estimates.

The position is office-based with occasional site visits, pre-bid meetings, and field assessments. A strong understanding of construction means, labor, materials, and risk analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transmission/utility/ electrical or infrastructure construction or estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of transmission construction means, methods, materials, and field operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating software, or the ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, RFQs, drawings, specifications, schedules, and other bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor services, and other project costs.
• Perform quantity take-offs using Bluebeam and other digital 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, completeness, 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.

Skills

Field experience

Transmission knowledge

Excel

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Accubid

Trimble

ConEst

Job description

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate estimates for utility and electrical infrastructure projects. The role favors candidates with hands-on transmission or field supervision background who can translate field knowledge into solid project estimates.

The position is office-based with occasional site visits, pre-bid meetings, and field assessments. A strong understanding of construction means, labor, materials, and risk analysis is essential.