Senior Transmission Line Estimator

Build the infrastructure that powers communities and drives the future of energy. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts delivering solutions that keep the grid safe, reliable, and resilient.

Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS) delivers electric and gas utility construction and maintenance services for investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, industrial customers, developers, EPC firms, and government entities. Since its founding in 2000, ULCS has grown to more than 2,300 employees operating across 15 states, performing transmission, distribution, substation, and infrastructure work throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South regions of the United States.

As a member of the Asplundh Infrastructure Group, ULCS is backed by the resources, stability, and nearly 100-year legacy of the Asplundh family of companies. Our customers rely on us to deliver safe, high-quality solutions that keep critical infrastructure operating and communities powered.

As a Senior Transmission Line Estimator , you will lead the estimating strategy for complex transmission, substation, storm restoration, and utility infrastructure projects. You will serve as a trusted advisor to Operations Leadership and Executive Management, helping shape pursuit strategy, evaluate risk, develop execution plans, and position ULCS to successfully win and execute major projects.

This role requires a deep understanding of transmission construction means and methods, field productivity, labor planning, equipment utilization, construction sequencing, and utility contracting practices. In addition to developing estimates, the Senior Estimator plays a key role in mentorship, process improvement, and continuous enhancement of estimating standards and best practices across the organization.

This is a fully remote position. Preference will be given to candidates located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, though qualified candidates throughout the United States will be considered.

• Lead estimating efforts for the company's largest and most complex transmission, substation, storm restoration, and utility infrastructure projects from opportunity assessment through bid submission.

• Develop and review labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production-based estimates utilizing HCSS Heavy Bid and related estimating platforms.

• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership to develop bid strategies, evaluate risk, and create executable project plans that drive profitable growth.

• Review drawings, contracts, specifications, and commercial terms to identify project risks, scope gaps, constructability concerns, and pricing opportunities.

• Support client presentations, estimate reviews, project turnover meetings, and major proposal efforts.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to estimating team members while driving continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating procedures, production databases, and bid development processes.

• Present bid strategies, estimate reviews, and risk assessments to Executive Leadership and support final pursuit decisions on strategic opportunities.

• 7+ years of transmission line construction estimating experience with demonstrated success supporting high-voltage transmission projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV+.

• Advanced proficiency with HCSS Heavy Bid; experience with Bid2
  
  Win (B2W Estimate) is also valued.

• Demonstrated success leading estimates for major transmission EPC projects and utility capital programs, including labor-driven estimates, quantity takeoffs, risk evaluation, constructability reviews, and execution planning.

• Experience supporting investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, EPC projects, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), storm restoration, and emergency response programs.

• Strong communication, presentation, leadership, and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Smartsheet skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.

• PMP, CCP, PSP, or related project controls and estimating certifications are a plus.

• Previous field experience as a Journeyman Lineman, Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, Field Engineer, or Project…