M.C. Dean, Inc.

Lead Estimator

M.C. Dean, Inc. • $125K — $187K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required
  • 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, commissioning, or electrical safety programs preferred
  • Experience in data center, industrial, or large-scale construction environments is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.147, NFPA 70 (NEC), and other relevant electrical codes
  • Proficient in reading and marking up electrical drawings, including power distribution and control schematics

Responsibilities

  • Develop project budgets and cost codes, assisting in technical proposal preparation
  • Gather data and prepare bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals
  • Present clear and detailed project scopes to customers
  • Understand project plans and specifications to identify materials and equipment requirements
  • Perform take-offs from drawings and price change orders
  • Identify value-added solutions and cost-saving methods

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave
Full Job Description
The Electrical Estimator will work on electrical construction projects bid and proposals through construction phase to completion, ensuring the work complies with all standards, specifications and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop budgets and cost codes for projects; assist in the preparation of technical proposals, to include assisting in the design and writing the scope of work, management plans, work sequence, safety, quality control and commissioning.
  • Gather data and assist in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
  • Develop and present clear and detailed project scopes to the customer and meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
  • Understand plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Gather data and assist in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
  • Perform take-offs from drawings; price change orders.
  • Understand and apply cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors.
  • Identify value added solutions and cost saving methods.
  • Identify change orders and ensuring effective resolution.
  • Price, change orders.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline required.
  • 7+ years of experience required in electrical engineering, commissioning, or electrical safety programs preferred.
  • Experience in data center, industrial, or large-scale construction environments is highly desirable

Technical Competencies
  • Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.147, NFPA 70 (NEC), and other relevant electrical codes.
  • Familiarity with LOTO program development, energization planning, and electrical one-line diagram interpretation.
  • Proficient in reading and marking up electrical drawings, including power distribution and control schematics.
  • Basic understanding of commissioning processes, testing equipment, and electrical distribution systems up to 15kV.

Soft Skills
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation practices.
  • Effective communicator across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work in dynamic environments under supervision while maintaining independence and accountability.


Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
  • NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker
  • EIT (Engineer in Training) or FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification
  • LOTO Procedure Author Training or similar safety credentials

We offer an excellent benefits package including:
  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave


Abilities:
  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $125,120.00 - USD $187,680.00 /Yr.

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