Project Estimator Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio

Reports To: Business Manager

Travel Potential: 25–50%

Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 Annually

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

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Job Summary:

As the Project Estimator, Underground Civil or Electrical, you will ultimately be responsible for managing the pre-sales pipeline, preparing project cost estimates, and supporting contract negotiations for underground civil, electrical, and telecommunication infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver competitive bids and maintain project profitability. As the Project Estimator, your customers are utility providers, internal project teams, and external telecom clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company’s success through cost forecasting, bid accuracy, and customer relationship development.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Develop and manage cost estimates for underground civil, electrical, and telecommunications construction projects
• Review blueprints, specifications, and project documents to generate material takeoffs and bid proposals
• Conduct site surveys and attend pre-bid meetings to gather project information and assess job conditions
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to gather labor, material, and equipment pricing
• Analyze project costs, margins, and productivity data to support forecasting and profitability
• Prepare pre-construction and post-construction documentation and maintain bid logs
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
• HCSS Training
• OSHA 10 Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of OSP, engineering, or construction project estimating experience
• Experience in underground civil, electrical, or telecommunications construction strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of underground, aerial, and fiber construction methods
• Strong knowledge of construction and contract terminology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, scheduling software, and estimating tools
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to interpret technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with telecom fiber network estimating
• Experience using B2W or similar estimating software

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to job sites and attend pre-bid meetings as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform site assessments for extended periods
• Ability to work in office and field environments
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruex’s culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.