Underground) Prineville OR

R-2 Contractors•Redmond, OR

1d•$80,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

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