Civil Construction Estimator (Prineville, OR)

Description

The Civil Estimator prepares accurate, timely estimates for civil construction scopes related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), electrical substations, and renewable energy infrastructure such as solar and wind facilities. The role requires hands‑on experience with site preparation, grading, foundations, underground utilities, access roads, and stormwater systems, and demands strong attention to detail, knowledge of utility standards, and effective collaboration with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates for civil scopes in BESS, substation, and renewable energy projects.
• Interpret civil, structural, electrical, and geotechnical drawings to quantify work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar software.
• Analyze subcontractor/vendor quotes and historical cost data.
• Develop work breakdown structures, scope narratives, and basis‑of‑estimate documentation.
• Incorporate local site conditions, permitting constraints, and weather impacts.
• Support value engineering and provide constructability input during pre‑construction.
• Use unit pricing and productivity rates to calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Identify cost risks and recommend contingencies.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and field operations on estimate development.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to solicit pricing and clarify scope.
• Participate in project handoff meetings for smooth transition to execution.
• Communicate cost trends, estimating assumptions, and competitiveness to leadership.
• Maintain organized estimate files and backup documentation per company standards.
• Contribute to estimating templates and historical cost databases.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating procedures and pre‑construction workflows.

Requirements

• 3–6 years civil estimating experience, with at least 2 years in utility‑scale energy or heavy civil infrastructure.
• Proficient in reading civil site plans, grading drawings, foundation details, and utility layouts.
• Strong understanding of scopes common to BESS, substations, solar farms, and wind projects.
• Familiarity with utility owner specifications, QA/QC standards, and regional permitting requirements.
• Preferred: experience estimating for BESS and high‑voltage substations; knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ASTM standards.
• Familiarity with renewable energy construction sequencing, geotechnical influences, and stormwater management.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as HCSS HeavyBid, InEight, B2W Estimate, or equivalent.
• Competency with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project and ability to assess schedule impacts on cost.

Benefits

R-2 Contractors offers a full‑time position based in Prineville, OR, with an office‑based schedule and occasional travel (up to 10‑20%) for pre‑bid meetings or subcontractor visits. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) match, and a five‑year employment appreciation bonus.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Leave.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 5‑Year Employment Appreciation Bonus.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance