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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.

About this Role

At Brink Constructors, Inc., the Senior Transmission Estimator is responsible for leading comprehensive estimates for high-voltage overhead transmission projects (69kV–500kV), covering structures, foundations, conductor/OPGW, access/ROW, outages, environmental/restoration, and subcontracted scopes while mentoring junior estimators.

Pay: This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $100,000 - $130,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

Location/Travel:This position is based out of Brink's Rapid City, SD office. Up to 20% travel required.

What You'll Do

+ Lead project pursuits, mentor junior estimators, and ensure accurate deliverables by team members

+ Detailed Quantity Take-offs, unit Pricing and Crew build-ups

+ Geo-Tech and Access modeling

+ Vendor/subcontractor quote leveling

+ Risk Assessment

+ Proposal narratives and clarifications

+ Basis of estimate presentation to Director, VP, President, etc.

+ Familiarize with bid documents and prepare staking sheets and budgets

+ Conduct visits to job sites as needed

+ Communicate project status and assignments to the team

+ 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

+ Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

What You'll Bring

Required:

+ 8-12+ years in T&D estimating and/or profession

+ Experience mentoring junior estimators and leading multi-disciplinary teams

+ Valid, Active Driver's License

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

Preferred:

+ Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or engineering

+ Software: Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Excel

+ Estimating Software: HCSS/HeavyBid, B2W, InEight

+ Technical:NESCand OSHA 1926 Subpart V interpretation, PLS-CADD, GIS

+ Certifications: OSHA‑30; PMP/CPE/PE/EIT

+ Strong technical writing

+ Estimating mastery, financial acumen, collaboration across engineering/PM/procurement/field

+ Excellent communication skills for client, team, and executive interactions.

+ Good understanding of blueprints and drawings and strong plan & profile interpretation

+ Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

+ Self-starter and motivated to complete assigned task

+ Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems

+ Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

+ Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

What You'll Get

Benefits

+ 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

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ID2025-12510

CategoryEstimating

Position TypeFull-Time Regular

LocationUS-SD-Rapid City,

Workplace TypeOn-Site