Lead Electrical Estimator- Jacksonville Area

Hypower LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Electrical Estimator to join our Electrical Estimating Team in our Jacksonville office.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical construction estimating, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing estimates and leading estimating efforts for complex commercial, industrial, healthcare, aviation, infrastructure, and design-build projects.

The Lead Electrical Estimator will be responsible for overseeing estimating activities, coordinating estimating resources, developing competitive bid strategies, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of estimates. This position will work closely with the Chief Estimator, project management teams, and company leadership to support business development and achieve profitable project awards.

This role requires exceptional technical knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead multiple estimating efforts under tight deadlines. The salary range is depending on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Leadership & Project Oversight

• Lead and coordinate estimating efforts for complex electrical construction projects.
• Provide guidance, direction, and technical support to estimators and estimating staff.
• Manage estimating priorities, workload distribution, and bid schedules.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, material pricing, subcontractor evaluations, and bid proposals.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, competitiveness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure estimating standards, procedures, and best practices are consistently followed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in electrical estimating within commercial, industrial, or electrical infrastructure construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead estimating efforts and manage multiple complex bids simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, labor productivity, and cost estimating practices.
• Experience with design-build and design-assist project delivery methods preferred.
• Proficiency with Accubid, LiveCount, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and related estimating platforms.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proven ability to meet demanding bid deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Benefits

• National health and dental plans.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Incentive and recognition programs.

Hypower LLC, Electrical and Utility Contractor.

Ranked by ENR magazine as a top commercial electrical and utility contractor in the Southeast, Hypower operates through several divisions specializing in heavy civil electrical infrastructure, electrical building construction, outside plant power and communications projects, airfield lighting, and ground-mount and floating solar farms nationwide. The company also specializes in 24/7 commercial and industrial electrical service and special projects in Florida. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Hypower employs over 700 people and has successfully completed over 1,500 projects valued at over $1.4 billion. Licensed to operate in more than 30 states, Hypower consistently ranks at the top of national leaderboards for its exemplary safety and innovation record within the construction market.

Widely recognized for its industry excellence, Hypower is currently ranked as a top 20 Electrical Contractor in the nation by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Hypower has been honored with ABC STEP Platinum Awards for Safety Training every year since 2013.

Hypower was selected as a 2022- Sun Sentinel - Top Workplaces Honoree and 2020 Best Place to Work by the South Florida Business Journal. In addition, the company has won over 40 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards presented by ABC, Florida East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor since 2017.