Sr. Project Estimator - Electrical / Renewable Energy Construction Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

Senior Electrical Estimator

Critical Business Analysis has an immediate need for a contract Senior Electrical Estimator in the Metro Detroit area (or willingness to relocate) with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in electrical construction estimating. Previous experience with substations, overhead/underground cable work, and large-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind) is highly preferred. This is a contract position and work will be conducted on a hybrid model — Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday on-site with two days remote. Estimator will work directly with project management, engineering, design, and supply chain teams across multiple concurrent projects. Pay is commensurate with experience. Duties & Responsibilities Develop ROM, budgetary, unit pricing, and definitive (detailed) estimates Review design documents and scope packages for completeness Validate quantities and challenge contractor/engineering estimates and bids for scope accuracy and pricing Review and assess change orders for scope and cost accuracy Develop estimate details by WBS to cost-load project schedules Perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis Support project management teams across multiple clients in a matrixed structure Capture lessons learned and participate in after-action reviews to support continuous improvement Occasional travel to project sites to support contractor walkdowns Requirements Requirements Home location within commutable distance to Metro Detroit is required Minimum 4-5 years of electrical construction estimating experience High School/GED with 10+ years, Associate's with 8+ years, or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field with 4-5 years Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with On-Screen Takeoff or comparable estimating software preferred Experience with renewable energy projects (solar, wind) strongly preferred