Estimator Power Infrastructure (Heavy Civil) (Prineville, OR)
About The Position
R-2 Contractors is seeking an Estimator for their Prineville, OR office. This role is responsible for building accurate, thoughtful, and complete estimates for power infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission, distribution, and generation. The position requires critical thinking, risk identification, attention to detail, and the ability to develop clear, dependable estimates in a fast-paced environment. The Estimator will collaborate with various teams to align scope, assumptions, and priorities, and contribute to improving estimating processes. Success in this role depends on flexibility, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to manage tight timelines.
Requirements
- 2+ years in civil 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 are offered (specifics not detailed)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
