Senior Estimator - Transmission Line

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Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high‑voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future. At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First.

Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Bring your skills to light and power your future with our team.

At Brink Constructors, Inc., the Senior Transmission Estimator is responsible for leading comprehensive estimates for high‑voltage overhead transmission projects (69 kV–500 kV), covering structures, foundations, conductor/OPGW, access/ROW, outages, environmental/restoration, and subcontracted scopes while mentoring junior estimators.

This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $100,000 - $130,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

This position is based out of Brink's Rapid City, SD office. Up to 20% travel required.

• Lead project pursuits, mentor junior estimators, and ensure accurate deliverables by team members
• Detailed Quantity Take‑offs, unit Pricing and Crew build‑ups
• Geo‑Tech and Access modeling
• Vendor/subcontractor quote leveling
• Risk Assessment
• Proposal narratives and clarifications
• Basis of estimate presentation to Director, VP, President, etc.
• Familiarize with bid documents and prepare staking sheets and budgets
• Conduct visits to job sites as needed
• Communicate project status and assignments to the team
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

• 8–12+ years in T&D estimating and/or profession
• Experience mentoring junior estimators and leading multi‑disciplinary teams
• Valid, Active Driver's License

Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or engineering
• Software:
  Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Excel
• Estimating Software: HCSS/Heavy Bid, B2W, In Eight
• Technical: NESC and OSHA 1926 Subpart V interpretation, PLS‑CADD, GIS
• Certifications:
  
  OSHA‑30; PMP/CPE/PE/EIT
• Strong technical writing
• Estimating mastery, financial acumen, collaboration across engineering/PM/procurement/field
• Excellent communication skills for client, team, and executive interactions.
• Good understanding of blueprints and drawings and strong plan & profile interpretation
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Self‑starter and motivated to complete assigned task
• Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Additional Voluntary benefits available
• Employee Discounts
• Company paid:
  • Health Plan (HDHP 5,000
    -other plan options available for cost)
  • Long Term Disability
  • 1X Base Salary life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Brink Constructors, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Brink Constructors, Inc. participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the…