Senior Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator

Are you ready to take on a leadership role within a heavy commercial electrical construction environment? This opportunity as a Senior Electrical Estimator offers the chance to lead estimating activities for complex design-build electrical projects while supporting profitability, forecasting, and operational planning initiatives. Does this position align with your future career goals? Then this could be the right fit for you.

Summary: The Senior Electrical Estimator will prepare detailed project estimates, analyze labor and material costs, support bid preparation, and collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and project teams within a heavy commercial electrical construction environment. This role will support forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and operational planning initiatives to ensure profitable project execution.

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will:

• Prepare accurate estimates and bid proposals for heavy commercial electrical construction projects
• Review project scopes, specifications, drawings, and design-build requirements
• Analyze labor costs, materials, production timelines, and operational requirements
• Conduct research and data analysis to support forecasting, budgeting, and estimating accuracy
• Utilize software including McCormick, EMB, and Excel for estimating and reporting activities
• Obtain and review subcontractor and vendor quotations for cost analysis and bid preparation
• Perform risk analysis and support profitability planning initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and project teams
• Provide operational planning support involving scheduling and manpower forecasting
• Create and present estimate reports, bid packages, and project recommendations to leadership teams

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Electrical Estimating experience preferred
• 3+ years of Design-Build estimating experience required
• Experience within heavy commercial electrical construction environments
• Strong understanding of project management and financial principles
• Proficiency with McCormick, EMB, Excel, and estimating software platforms
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Equivalent industry experience considered

Salary: $120K-$130K