Senior Estimator (Electrical Construction)

Company Description

Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc., doing business as Alpha General Contracting, is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company with more than fifty years of combined industry experience. The organization provides construction services across commercial, institutional, government, office, condominium, and industrial projects, supporting both new builds and existing facilities. Recognized as the 2017 Small Business of the Year and recipient of the prestigious Mr. K Award, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. is known for its strong performance and community impact. As a solution-based company, it focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable construction outcomes for a diverse client base.

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Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc., is a certified SDB, SBE, HUBZone, and MBE contractor known for innovative design-build approaches and an uncompromising standard of excellence.

Our project history includes the new Kansas City International Airport, the KC Streetcar, Iatan and LaCygne Power Plants, KCPD East Patrol Campus and Crime Lab, the Paseo Academy Solar Project (Kansas City's largest photovoltaic system), Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums, JE Dunn's headquarters, Saint Luke's Hospital, Cerner's Trails Campus, solar design and installation for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 15kV switchgear replacement at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the University of Missouri power plant.

Alpha's Estimator supports the pursuits that become our projects, from running takeoffs and gathering pricing to assembling the bid packages that win work across the Midwest. It's the best seat in the house for learning how electrical construction is actually priced, with a clear path toward owning your own pursuits.

For more than half a century, Alpha Energy and Electric has delivered the electrical construction projects that keep this region powered. We're looking for an estimator to help us keep winning them.

What you'll do

Role Description

The Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Kansas City, MO. This position is responsible for reviewing project plans and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, and preparing accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors. The estimator will solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes, analyze project risks, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to refine budgets and proposals. Day-to-day activities include developing bid packages, tracking project costs against estimates, updating pricing databases, and contributing to value engineering efforts. The role also involves maintaining clear documentation, adhering to company standards, and supporting continuous improvement in estimating processes.

What you'll do

• Lead the full estimating process on assigned pursuits, from bid documents through submission, with little to no oversight

• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to define scope, identify gaps, and flag risk before it's priced in

• Perform and supervise detailed quantity takeoffs for electrical systems — conduit and wire, switchgear, distribution, lighting, controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage

• Build detailed cost estimates in Accubid, including labor units, crew composition, productivity factors, material, and equipment

• Solicit, level, and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotes to close scope gaps and secure competitive pricing

• Produce conceptual, budget, design-development, and hard-bid estimates across design-build, design-bid-build, and CM-at-risk delivery

• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks; prepare and respond to RFIs during the bid period

• Assemble complete bid packages and proposals for commercial, public, and federal solicitations, including all compliance documentation

• Make and defend bid/no-bid recommendations to the President/COO

• Turn the estimate over to project management with a clear basis of estimate, assumptions, and exclusions

• Support buyout, change order pricing, and value engineering through construction

• Conduct post-job cost reviews and maintain Alpha's historical cost database and unit pricing

• Ensure estimates account for NEC codes and all applicable federal, state, county, and city regulations, permits, and licensing costs

Department leadership

• Mentor and develop estimating staff; review their takeoffs and pricing

• Implement and maintain estimating processes, standards, and training programs

• Communicate regularly with direct reports on expectations, goals, and performance, including semi-annual reviews and ongoing feedback

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• 10+ years in construction estimating, preferably in electrical contracting

• Proficiency in estimating and project management software: Accubid, Procore, BHS, and Microsoft Project

• Fluency reading electrical plans and specifications, with a proven track record of accurate, competitive estimates

• Demonstrated command of construction materials, equipment, means and methods, and current market pricing

• Track record establishing, maintaining, and managing construction budgets

• Demonstrated success working with the trade partner market and A/E teams

• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards

• Highly organized, able to manage multiple pursuits and deadlines simultaneously

• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict-resolution, and mentoring skills

• PMP, CPE, or equivalent certification is a strong asset

How you'll lead

We're looking for someone who coaches rather than commands — who develops talent, delegates with clear expectations, drives better approaches, and builds a culture where people act with integrity and trust one another. Client focus and sound judgment under deadline pressure matter as much here as technical command.

What we offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• A direct hand in the region's most visible infrastructure, energy, and federal projects

Working conditions

This position works primarily in an office environment, with periodic site visits and pre-bid walks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• 7+ years of estimating, project engineering, or field experience in electrical or general construction

• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, drawings, and specifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Accubid, Procore, or comparable estimating software is a strong plus

• Solid working knowledge of construction materials and equipment

• Highly organized and detail-driven, with the ability to manage competing bid deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive approach; for instance, raising issues early rather than discovering them at bid time

What we offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• A direct hand in the region's most visible infrastructure, energy, and federal projects

Working conditions

This position works primarily in an office environment, with periodic site visits and pre-bid walks.

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Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.