Estimator Power Infrastructure (Heavy Civil) (Prineville, OR)
About The Position
We build the infrastructure that powers modern energy. R-2 Contractors works exclusively on power projects, including substations, transmission, distribution, and generation. Our capabilities include grading, excavation, foundations, trenching, conduit installation, and grounding. We're a growing company with strong people and solid work, and we're continuously improving how we operate. We are hiring an Estimator who can build accurate, thoughtful, and complete estimates that set projects 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 detail-oriented, and develop clear, dependable estimates in a fast-moving environment. You will work across teams to align scope, assumptions, and priorities while helping strengthen how we estimate, communicate, and manage 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 a related field (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
- A degree is valued but not required. We care just as much about sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and how you approach the work.
- You've caught something others missed before it became a problem
- You understand how work gets built, not just how it gets priced
- You've improved a process instead of only working within one
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
Benefits
- benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
