Estimator Power Infrastructure Heavy Civil Prineville, OR

R-2 Contractors • Los Angeles, CA

27d • $100,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R-2 Contractors is hiring an in-person Estimator in Prineville, Oregon, to prepare accurate, complete estimates for power infrastructure projects before construction begins. The role focuses on civil, foundation, and underground scopes, including grading, excavation, concrete, trenching, conduit installation, and grounding. The Estimator will review plans, specifications, and bid documents; develop quantities and pricing; coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams; and identify assumptions, gaps, and risks before bids are submitted.

The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to maintain dependable work in a fast-moving environment with demanding bid timelines. The Estimator will take ownership of estimates and help improve estimating tools, processes, communication, and project handoffs as the company grows. A degree is required, along with at least five years of relevant experience, though experience requirements are flexible for the right person.

R-2 Contractors works exclusively on power projects, including substations, transmission, distribution, and generation. The company values pride in work, grit, accountability, initiative, humility, curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving. Compensation is $100,000–$185,000 annually, based on demonstrated ability and overall fit, plus benefits.

Requirements

• At least five years in heavy civil power infrastructure, utility-scale estimating, or a related field; the requirement is flexible for the right person.
• A degree is required; the degree type is not specified.
• Ability to read plans and think through construction sequencing.
• Strong communication and ability to work across teams.
• Ownership, initiative, adaptability, curiosity, humility, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a problem-solving mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Civil, utility, or power industry experience is a strong plus.
• Experience understanding how work is built, not just how it is priced.
• Experience identifying issues before they become problems.
• Experience improving processes.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level