Transmission Estimator – Office-Based with Field Expertise

PTS Advance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for utility and electrical infrastructure projects. This office-based role favors candidates with strong transmission field knowledge who can translate site experience into precise bids.

The position emphasizes reviewing bid documents, performing quantity take-offs, and coordinating with subcontractors to assemble complete proposals. Occasional site visits may occur as needed.

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.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, project schedules, and bid documents.
• Strong understanding of labor, material, equipment, subcontractor pricing, and project scope.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating software, or the ability to quickly learn new technology.

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.
• Develop work breakdown structures and align estimates with appropriate cost codes.
• Incorporate risk analysis and contingency planning into project estimates.
• Maintain historical cost information, benchmarking data, and estimating databases.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and project assessments to gather information necessary for accurate estimates.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, scope requirements, and potential risks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and trade partners throughout the estimating process.
• Support forecasting, project cost analysis, and cash flow exercises.
• Assist with the transition from estimating to project management following project award, ensuring scope and cost information is clearly communicated.
• Maintain organized bid documentation, including drawings, specifications, correspondence, pricing, and clarifications.
• Ensure estimates align with client requirements, applicable regulations, and internal estimating standards.
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Accubid

Trimble

ConEst

Estimating software

Job description

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for utility and electrical infrastructure projects. This office-based role favors candidates with strong transmission field knowledge who can translate site experience into precise bids.

The position emphasizes reviewing bid documents, performing quantity take-offs, and coordinating with subcontractors to assemble complete proposals. Occasional site visits may occur as needed.