Project Estimator, Underground Utility

Company: Gudenkauf, a Congruex company
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Profile Job Title: Project Estimator Underground Utility Primary Location: Columbus, OH Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt Who is Congruex Congruex designs and builds digital infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions. We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do. We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us? Your New Job Job Summary: The Project Estimator is responsible for managing the pre-sales pipeline and creating project cost estimates involving outside plant, structured cabling, and electrical networks. In addition, this can include estimating subcontractor and material supplier’s costs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Market Congruex to existing and new customers. Secure jobs and contracts by developing strong relationships with customers. Read blueprints and accurately generate material takeoffs. Presurvey job sites to aid in the preparation of bid proposals. Generate bid proposals using several different software applications. Negotiate contracts with customers. Prepare pre-construction job information sheets. Conduct pre-construction meetings with project managers, foremen, and all key departments. Monitor job progress through constant communication with project managers and customers. Prepare post-construction job information sheets. Evaluate equipment cost information and labor cost information for use in preparing bids. Evaluate overall job cost data. Report monthly, quarterly, and yearly productivity reports for the Business Manager. Attend pre-bid meetings to gather critical job information. Ensure customer satisfaction. Set and maintain production and job expectations. Assure the safety of employees, company property, customers, and the public. Assist in any other assigned tasks as required. Provide feedback to employee managers on expected performance based on bids. Possess excellent working knowledge of construction and contract terminology. Utilize computer equipment and related software (Excel, Word, Scheduling Software, B2W, etc.). Perform statistical analysis, percentages, profit calculations, ratios, and budget forecasts. Calculate figures, discounts, percentages, ratios, proportions, and fractions, and perform estimates. Read, analyze, and interpret RFPs, trade journals, contracts, financial reports, job documents, and prints, operating manuals, safety rules & regulations, training manuals, etc. Write bid documents, RFIs, business reports, letters, technical procedures, business correspondence, manuals, policies and procedures, job evaluations, etc. Maintain company bid log. Present information effectively to top management, employees, customers, and public groups. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written). Be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives. Lead and manage people as well as be a team player. Required Skills & Qualifications: 3-5 years outside plant, structured cabling, or electrical construction project estimating experience strongly desired. Thorough understanding of engineering and construction methods. A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying new methods. Demonstrate GRIT values – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork. Effective communication skills, able to work with all levels in the organization. Valid Driver's License. First Aid Certified. CPR Certified HCSS or B2W bidding Software experience preferred. OSHA 10 Certification. OSHA 30 Certification. Why Work At Congruex No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer: Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 401(k) Program with a Company Match. Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family. The Fine Print: 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.

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