Transmission Line Estimator

About Us

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 Estimator will develop cost estimates for projects or services to assist management in the process of bidding or establishing appropriate pricing for products and services.

This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $90,000 - $125,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

This position can be based at Brink's office in Rapid City, SD or Princeton, MN. Up to 15% travel required.

• Develop bid hour and bid sheets for estimates on bid projects and change orders for current projects.
• Contact suppliers for pricing
• Prepare take-offs, staking sheets and budgets
• Familiarize with bid documents.
• Conduct visits to job sites as needed.
• Inform others within the department of project status and current assignments.
• Assess accurate and efficient estimating techniques.
• 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.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

• 3 years of related experience and/or training
• Transmission/Distribution construction and/or maintenance experience or training is required
• Valid Drivers License

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance
• Good communication skills required.
• Good understanding of blue prints and drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Knowledge of Microsoft project scheduling is helpful, but company will train.
• Self-starter and motivated to complete assigned task.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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

• 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 U.S. Brink Constructors, Inc. will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

All qualified applicants will…