Senior Electrical Estimator

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Estimator oversees the entire electrical estimating team and is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates and proposals for large scale electrical construction projects. This position reviews project requirements, performs quantity takeoffs, develops labor and material costs, obtains subcontractor and supplier pricing, and identifies scope requirements, assumptions, exclusions, and potential risks.

The Senior Electrical Estimator manages and mentors electrical estimating team while also working closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, vendors, and subcontractors to develop complete and competitive bids and support a smooth transition from estimating to project execution.

Principal Accountabilities

Team Leadership

• Works with Electrical Director on WIP monthly targets to help prevent both lags and overloads in field workflow while also steadily increasing division revenue at a sustainable rate
• Assigns electrical estimates to members of electrical estimating team based on skillset, experience and current workload
• Oversees training of junior staff
• Assists in the selection and review of electrical estimator applicants
• Participates in Interviews for potential future ABLe Electrical Estimators
• Implementing company processes

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Coordinates with Electrical Director on financial evaluations of current and previous projects to ensure company profitability and success on future estimates
• Pipeline tracking and reports for electrical estimating team
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, bid instructions, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Develop estimates using estimating software, spreadsheets, historical cost data, and other resources.
• Determine labor hours, productivity assumptions, material quantities, equipment needs, and subcontractor requirements.
• Evaluate project scope, construction methods, schedules, and site conditions that may affect cost.
• Prepare accurate and complete estimates within established bid deadlines.

Pricing & Bid Development

• Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Compare pricing and confirm proposals are aligned with project scope.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and potential cost risks.
• Coordinate with Procurement regarding material pricing, availability, substitutions, and lead times.
• Prepare bid summaries, pricing worksheets, proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with value-engineering opportunities and alternative pricing options.

Project & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with Sales to understand customer requirements, bid strategy, and proposal expectations.
• Coordinate with Engineering to confirm technical requirements and design assumptions.
• Work with Operations and Project Management to validate labor, productivity, scheduling, and constructability assumptions.
• Coordinate with Contracts regarding commercial requirements, exclusions, and contractual considerations.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and customer meetings as needed.

Change Orders & Project Support

• Assist Project Managers with pricing change orders, scope revisions, and additional work.
• Review project performance against estimating assumptions when requested.
• Provide estimating information and historical cost data to support project decisions.
• Assist with project handoff by communicating estimating assumptions, scope, exclusions, and other relevant information.

Estimating Administration & Process Improvement

• Maintain organized estimating files, bid documentation, pricing information, and historical cost data.
• Track bid status, results, and relevant market or pricing information.
• Maintain current knowledge of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Follow established estimating procedures, approval requirements, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes, tools, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines effectively.

Education, Experience, and Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of estimating or related construction experience preferred, with proven track record on large scale projects.
• 3+ years in a management or leadership role
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Experience with large scale electrical project-based industries preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of construction methods, labor productivity, material costs, and project pricing.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.

• Experience estimating electrical and low voltage pathways.
• Familiarity with BICSI standards, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and applicable construction requirements.
• Experience with Bluebeam, OST, Accubid, Trimble, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with General Contractors, electrical contractors, owners, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Experience with hard-bid, negotiated, design-build, or public-sector projects.
• BICSI or other relevant industry certifications are a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Detail-Oriented - Maintains accuracy across takeoffs, pricing, and bid documentation.
• Analytical - Evaluates costs, scope, and project requirements effectively.
• Organized - Manages multiple estimates, deadlines, and supporting documentation.
• Accountable - Takes ownership of electrical estimating team, large scale estimates and other commitments.
• Commercially Minded - Understands the relationship between competitive pricing, risk, and profitability.
• Collaborative - Works effectively with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Resourceful - Finds information and solutions when project requirements or pricing are unclear.
• Results-Oriented - Delivers accurate and complete estimates within required deadlines.

Typical Physical and Mental Demands

The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, organize and analyze information, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced business environment. The employee must be able to work independently and collaboratively, maintain attention to detail, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers to operate computers and other office equipment, communicate effectively, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach. The position may require occasional travel to company locations, warehouses, customer locations, or active project sites. Employees visiting jobsites may be required to follow site-specific safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

The position may require occasional extended hours to meet business, project, or departmental deadlines.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.