Description
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.
About Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS)
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.
Role Overview
As a Transmission Line Estimator, you will own the estimating process from opportunity evaluation through bid submission, developing competitive, executable estimates for transmission line, substation, and utility infrastructure projects.
Serving as a strategic partner to Operations and Executive Leadership, you will help shape pursuit strategy, evaluate project risks, and develop construction approaches that support successful field execution and long-term profitability. Working closely with project management, procurement, and field leadership, you will transform operational plans into winning bids that drive growth and strengthen client relationships.
This role is ideal for an experienced utility construction professional with a strong understanding of transmission construction methods, labor productivity, construction sequencing, and project risk who can develop estimates that reflect how the work will be safely and efficiently executed in the field.
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.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Own the estimating process from opportunity evaluation through bid submission for transmission, substation, storm restoration, and utility infrastructure projects.
- Develop detailed labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production-based estimates using HCSS HeavyBid.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to identify scope requirements, constructability challenges, project risks, and pricing opportunities.
- Partner with operations, project management, and executive leadership to develop competitive construction strategies and executable project plans.
- Conduct site visits, pre-bid reviews, and client meetings to validate assumptions, improve estimate accuracy, and support successful project execution.
- Support project turnover, change order pricing, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating performance and project profitability.
What You Will Bring
- 5+ years of transmission line construction estimating experience, with experience supporting high-voltage transmission projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV+.
- Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid or Bid2Win (B2W Estimate) and advanced Microsoft Excel and / or SmartSheetskills.
- Strong understanding of transmission construction means and methods, including foundations, structure erection, conductor stringing, OPGW installation, access construction, and labor productivity analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to develop quantity takeoffs from plan and profile drawings, structure lists, specifications, and utility standards.
- Experience developing labor-driven estimates for lump-sum, unit-price, and time and equipment contracts.
- Ability to evaluate constructability, identify project risks and scope gaps, and develop execution-focused estimating strategies.
- Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across operations, project management, and executive leadership teams.
- Experience supporting investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, EPC projects, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), storm restoration, or emergency response programs is preferred.
- Field experience in utility construction (e.g., lineman, foreman, superintendent, field engineer, or project engineer) is highly valued.
- Experience with project controls, scheduling, and construction management tools such as HCSS HeavyJob, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field preferred. Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, or PSP are a plus.
Work Environment & Preferences
- Work Model: Remote (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas preferred)
- Schedule: Full-time, exempt
- Travel Requirements: 10- 25% travel based on business needs, client meetings, pre-bid activities, site assessments, and project turnover requirements. A valid driver’s license is required.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work in both office and field environments and safely navigate active construction sites, transmission rights-of-way, and utility facilities while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Additional Compensation: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in the company's profit-sharing program and annual bonus, subject to company performance and applicable plan terms.
Why Work Here?
At ULCS, service and commitment are the hallmarks of our business. Our teams tackle some of the industry's most complex transmission, distribution, and substation projects with the mindset that no challenge is too large, no schedule is too demanding, and no project obstacle is insurmountable. Backed by the strength of Asplundh, we bring the resources, expertise, and determination necessary to help our customers succeed.
Safety is at the core of everything we do. ULCS is proud to participate in the OSHA Electrical Transmission & Distribution Partnership, reinforcing our commitment to protecting our employees, customers, contractors, and communities while delivering exceptional project results.
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Important Information for Applicants:- Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
- Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
- We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
- Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.