Senior Estimator, Transmission and Distribution

Job overview

The Senior Estimator, Transmission and Distribution role is onsite in the Dayton-area office in Dayton, OH, and pays an anticipated base salary of $130,000–$150,000 per year. The posting describes a growing electrical contractor’s transmission and distribution office. The role manages larger utility projects from bid preparation through client acceptance, develops and reviews estimates, and mentors project managers. It supports project delivery by monitoring cost, schedule, quality, and client coordination across utility construction work.

What you'll do

• Manage complex transmission and distribution projects from bid through acceptance
• prepare and review estimates from specifications, drawings, and takeoffs
• mentor project managers
• monitor schedule, budget, design, code, and contract requirements
• report job costs and projections
• coordinate with field leaders, clients, subcontractors, and crews
• visit sites and bids regularly.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior estimator

transmission and distribution

utility construction

project management

estimating

bid preparation

dayton oh

advastar

$130k–$150k/year

35% bonus target

company vehicle

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus target of 35% of base, company vehicle in year one followed by a $1,200 monthly vehicle allowance, health, dental and vision, 401(k) with match, profit sharing, PTO, and eight paid holidays.

Why this role

The posting lists an annual bonus target of 35% of base, a company vehicle in year one followed by a $1,200 monthly vehicle allowance, and occasional overnight travel.

About the employer

Advastar, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.