Senior Electrical Estimator Opportunity
This is a confidential direct-hire opportunity with long-term leadership growth potential.
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Estimator will oversee estimating efforts for large-scale commercial and mission-critical electrical construction projects while providing leadership and quality control for the estimating department. This individual will play a key role in improving estimating processes, managing risk, and ensuring competitive and accurate proposals.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating Leadership & Oversight
- Lead and oversee the estimating team
- Review estimates and proposals prior to submission
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback to estimators
- Improve estimating processes, consistency, and efficiency
- Partner with executive leadership on bid strategy and forecasting
Electrical Estimating
- Prepare and lead estimates for major commercial electrical projects
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop comprehensive cost proposals
- Ensure estimates account for labor, materials, subcontractors, scheduling, and risk
- Review blueprints, specifications, and construction documents
Bid Preparation & Risk Analysis
- Compile complete bid packages and supporting documentation
- Identify scope gaps, pricing exposure, and schedule risks
- Recommend value engineering opportunities where appropriate
- Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of competitive bids
Client & Vendor Coordination
- Build relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walk-throughs
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of electrical estimating experience
- 2+ years of estimating leadership or management experience
- Strong commercial electrical construction background
- Experience with electrical takeoffs, budgeting, and blueprint interpretation
- Ability to identify bid risks and scope gaps
- Experience reviewing and overseeing proposals
- Strong mentorship and leadership capabilities
- Proficiency with electrical estimating software
- Accubid (Conest) experience strongly preferred
- Bluebeam experience preferred
Preferred
- E1 or E2 electrical license
- Mission-critical or healthcare project experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) program
- Profit-sharing opportunities
