Underground Civil & Electrical Project Estimator

Congruex; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holidays

Disability insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Safety boots program

Wellness program

Job summary

Congruex is seeking a Project Estimator, Underground Civil or Electrical, to lead pre-sales cost estimates and support contract negotiations for underground civil, electrical, and telecom projects. You will coordinate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver competitive bids and protect project profitability.

You will forecast costs, ensure bid accuracy, and nurture customer relationships across utility providers and telecom clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of OSP, engineering, or construction project estimating experience.
• Experience in underground civil, electrical, or telecommunications construction strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of underground, aerial, and fiber construction methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, scheduling software, and estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates for underground civil, electrical, and telecommunications construction projects.
• Review blueprints, specifications, and project documents to generate material takeoffs and bid proposals.
• Conduct site surveys and attend pre-bid meetings to gather project information and assess job conditions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to gather labor, material, and equipment pricing.
• Analyze project costs, margins, and productivity data to support forecasting and profitability.
• Prepare pre-construction and post-construction documentation and maintain bid logs.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid management

Contract terminology

Excel proficiency

Communication

Forecasting

Team collaboration

Project cost control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

OSHA 10 Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

HCSS Training

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Excel

Word

Estimating software

Scheduling software

B2W or similar estimating software

Job description

Congruex is seeking a Project Estimator, Underground Civil or Electrical, to lead pre-sales cost estimates and support contract negotiations for underground civil, electrical, and telecom projects. You will coordinate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver competitive bids and protect project profitability.

You will forecast costs, ensure bid accuracy, and nurture customer relationships across utility providers and telecom clients.