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.
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office