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Project Estimator, Underground Civil

United States, Columbus · Job Posted January 05, 2026
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Job Description

The Project Estimator is responsible for managing the pre-sales pipeline and creating project cost estimates involving engineering, designing, and building fiber / telecommunication networks. In addition, this can include estimating subcontractor and material supplier’s costs.

Job Responsibility

  • Market Congruex to existing and new customers
  • Secure jobs and contracts by developing strong relationships with customers
  • Read blueprints and accurately generate material takeoffs
  • Presurvey job sites to aid in the preparation of bid proposals
  • Generate bid proposals using several different software applications
  • Negotiate contracts with customers
  • Prepare pre-construction job information sheets
  • Conduct pre-construction meetings with project managers, foremen, and all key departments
  • Monitor job progress through constant communication with project managers and customers
  • Prepare post-construction job information sheets
  • Evaluate equipment cost information and labor cost information for use in preparing bids
  • Evaluate overall job cost data
  • Report monthly, quarterly, and yearly productivity reports for the Business Manager
  • Attend pre-bid meetings to gather critical job information
  • Ensure customer satisfaction
  • Set and maintain production and job expectations
  • Assure the safety of employees, company property, customers, and the public
  • Assist in any other assigned tasks as required
  • Provide feedback to employee managers on expected performance based on bids
  • Possess excellent working knowledge of construction and contract terminology
  • Utilize computer equipment and related software (Excel, Word, Scheduling Software, B2W, etc.)
  • Perform statistical analysis, percentages, profit calculations, ratios, and budget forecasts
  • Calculate figures, discounts, percentages, ratios, proportions, and fractions, and perform estimates
  • Read, analyze, and interpret RFPs, trade journals, contracts, financial reports, job documents, and prints, operating manuals, safety rules & regulations, training manuals, etc.
  • Write bid documents, RFIs, business reports, letters, technical procedures, business correspondence, manuals, policies and procedures, job evaluations, etc.
  • Maintain company bid log
  • Present information effectively to top management, employees, customers, and public groups
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written)
  • Be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives
  • Lead and manage people as well as be a team player

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years OSP, Engineering, or Construction project estimating experience strongly desired
  • Thorough understanding of fiber engineering and construction methods such as underground, aerial strongly desired
  • A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying new methods
  • Demonstrate GRIT values – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork
  • Effective communication skills, able to work with all levels in the organization
  • Valid Driver's License
  • First Aid Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • HCSS Training
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • OSHA 30 Certification

What we offer

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • 401(k) Program with a Company Match
  • Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts
  • Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options

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