Underground Civil & Electrical Project Estimator (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Flexible PTO

10 company paid holidays

Disability insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Safety boot program

Safety Points program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Congruex is seeking a Project Estimator, Underground Civil or Electrical, to manage the pre-sales pipeline and prepare cost estimates for civil, electrical, and telecom projects. You will collaborate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver competitive bids and protect profitability.

The role focuses on cost forecasting, bid accuracy, and customer relationship development, with travel up to 50% to engage on-site and pre-bid activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of OSP, engineering, or construction project estimating experience.
• Experience in underground civil, electrical, or telecommunications construction preferred.
• Thorough understanding of underground, aerial, and fiber construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates for underground civil, electrical, and telecommunications projects.
• Review blueprints, specs, and docs to generate material takeoffs and bid proposals.
• Conduct site surveys and attend pre-bid meetings to gather project information.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams for pricing data.
• Analyze project costs, margins, and productivity data for forecasting and profitability.
• Prepare pre-construction and post-construction documentation and bid logs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid proposals

Cost forecasting

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Scheduling software

Estimating tools

Job description

Congruex is seeking a Project Estimator, Underground Civil or Electrical, to manage the pre-sales pipeline and prepare cost estimates for civil, electrical, and telecom projects. You will collaborate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver competitive bids and protect profitability.

The role focuses on cost forecasting, bid accuracy, and customer relationship development, with travel up to 50% to engage on-site and pre-bid activities.