Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to develop accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates for commercial, industrial, and design-build electrical construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, takeoffs, and bid proposals for projects ranging from straightforward commercial work to large, complex projects.
• Review RFQs, RFPs, bid invitations, drawings, specifications, and other contract documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed material, equipment, and labor takeoffs.
• Develop labor and material pricing based on project requirements and current market conditions.
• Identify scope gaps, potential risks, exclusions, and other items that could impact project cost.
• Review estimates and takeoffs prepared by other estimators for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage estimating schedules and bid deadlines across multiple opportunities.
• Communicate with clients, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify scope and obtain pricing.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare scope letters, bid proposals, contractual exhibits, clarifications, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews before final bid submission.
• Develop assumptions and budgets for conceptual and design-build estimates when complete construction documents are not available.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to identify field conditions and potential differences between site conditions and construction documents.
• Provide cost breakdowns, bid analysis, and recommendations to leadership.
• Track bid results and follow up with clients as needed.
• Participate in project turnover and kickoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to operations.
• Mentor and train junior estimators and support the continued development of the estimating team.
• Maintain confidentiality of pricing, estimating data, and bidding strategies.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical construction estimating or a closely related electrical construction role.
• Strong background estimating commercial, industrial, and/or design-build electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, materials, equipment, labor requirements, codes, and industry standards.
• Experience preparing complete electrical estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop accurate labor and material pricing.
• Experience reviewing RFQs, RFPs, specifications, drawings, and bid packages.
• Strong understanding of current labor rates, material pricing, and market conditions.
• Experience with conceptual estimating and incomplete design documents is preferred.
• Ability to identify project risks, scope gaps, and potential cost exposure during the estimating process.
• Experience reviewing the work of other estimators and providing guidance or mentorship.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior estimating leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.

Software

• Proficiency with Accubid estimating software.
• Proficiency with LiveCount digital takeoff software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable working with computerized estimating, cost, and bid management systems.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based.
• Periodic travel to active construction sites for job walks, pre-bid meetings, and project reviews.
• Must be comfortable reviewing construction drawings and specifications for extended periods.
• Additional hours may occasionally be required to meet bid deadlines.

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