Estimator - Power Infrastructure (Civil / Foundations / Underground) (Prineville, OR)

R-2 Contractors • Prineville, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an Estimator who can build accurate, thoughtful, and complete estimates that set jobs up for success before they ever break ground. This role goes beyond putting numbers on a page. You will be expected to think critically, identify risk, stay detailed, and build clear, dependable estimates in a fast-moving environment. You will work across the team to align scope, assumptions, and priorities, helping strengthen how we estimate, communicate, and handle a demanding bid workload. Some bids will be straightforward, but many will not. Success in this role requires flexibility, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to keep moving forward when timelines are tight.

Requirements

• 2+ years in construction, estimating, or similar (flexible for the right person)
• Ability to read plans and think through construction sequencing
• Ownership mindset - you stand behind your work
• Curiosity - you want to understand how the work is built
• Initiative - you do not wait to be told what to do
• Adaptability - you are willing to adjust how you think
• Strong communication - you work well across teams
• Humility - confident but open to better ways
• Problem-solving mindset - you help move things forward

Nice To Haves

• Civil, utility, or power industry experience is a strong plus
• You have caught something others missed before it became a problem
• You understand how work gets built, not just how it gets priced
• You have improved a process instead of only working within one

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans, specs, and bid documents
• Build complete estimates for civil, foundation, and underground scope on power infrastructure projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs for grading, excavation, concrete, trenching, conduit, and grounding
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to develop accurate pricing
• Identify gaps, risks, and assumptions before bids are submitted
• Help improve estimating tools, processes, and handoffs as the company grows

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees