Underground Transmission Estimator (On site position)
Company: New River Electrical Corporation
Location: Cloverdale
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Title: Underground Transmission Estimator (On site
position) Location: Cloverdale, VA Pay Range: N/A Application
Instructions Please complete the application completely and
accurately. Position Description Position Summary New River
Electrical is seeking an Estimator to join our dynamic and growing
team. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in reviewing,
analyzing, and interpreting contract documents, including
specifications, drawings, and reference information, to develop
detailed and comprehensive estimates for a diverse range of
electrical projects. This challenging and rewarding position offers
the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams,
contribute to the company's success, and advance your career in a
supportive and fast-paced environment. This position reports
directly to the Estimating Supervisor. Duties/Responsibilities *
Review project plans and specifications and confirm complete scope.
* Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual)
and site visits to gain an understanding of project requirements
and site challenges. * Identify risk issues and their order of
magnitude. * Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and
pricing. * Meet estimating deadlines working independently. *
Perform detailed takeoffs of the labor, materials, and equipment
required to complete the work associated with various types of
electrical construction projects including but not limited to
underground transmission . * Manage flow of bid information between
customers, contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and operations
employees. * Create and transmit scope letters and quotations. *
Follow up with customers on proposals. * Support project managers
with submittals during the pre-construction phase of projects. *
Assist other estimators and project managers on large project
estimates. * Create project schedules to define construction
workflow and deadlines to meet customer constructability
requirements. * Prepare and submit accurate and professional bid
proposals and supporting documentation. Position Requirements
Qualifications * A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical
transmission or distribution field(s). * Familiar with materials
and equipment take-off process. * Possesses the ability to perform
conceptual estimates based on specifications. * Possesses strong
mathematics, communication, and computer skills. * Possesses a
general understanding of MS Office and proficiency in the use of
Excel. * Ability to compose basic, as well as complex proposals,
technical documents, and formal letters. * Ability to make
presentations to both small and large, diverse groups; ability to
communicate with clients, engineers and internal operations. *
Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills. *
High attention to detail with the ability to recognize
discrepancies. * General understanding of Fixed Price, Time &
Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms. *
Knowledgeable of the electrical trade and/or general construction
preferred. * Ability to understand construction drawings and
contract documents. * Strong communication skills, both written and
verbal. * Ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously.
Equal Opportunity Employer AAP/EEO Statement It has been and will
continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable
federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring,
training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.
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Keywords: New River Electrical Corporation, Smyrna , Underground Transmission Estimator (On site position), Construction , Cloverdale, Tennessee
