Senior Electrical Estimator
Location: Remote, must be on the East Coast of the United States or willing to work East Coast hours
Reports To: CFO / COO
Salary: $140k - $180k+ based off of overall experience
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join a growing and highly respected electrical construction organization. This is a key role responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates for complex electrical construction projects ranging from small installations to projects exceeding $40M.
The ideal candidate brings extensive estimating experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to evaluate project risks, identify opportunities for value engineering, and collaborate closely with leadership, project management, vendors, and clients throughout the bidding process.
This position offers the flexibility of remote work while providing opportunities to contribute to large-scale industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and healthcare projects.
What You'll Do
- Prepare detailed electrical estimates for projects ranging from small installations to $40M+ opportunities
- Develop budget pricing from conceptual drawings, design development packages, and project narratives
- Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and bid documents to determine labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
- Create Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Evaluate value engineering opportunities and recommend cost-saving solutions
- Review subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure project requirements are accurately captured
- Identify project risks, constraints, and potential challenges prior to bid submission
- Attend job walks, pre-bid meetings, and client presentations as needed
- Maintain accurate bid documentation, notes, RFIs, and addendum tracking
- Collaborate with leadership to develop bid strategies and pricing approaches
- Prepare customer proposals and bid submission packages
- Lead project turnover meetings with project management and field operations teams upon project award
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 7-10+ years of electrical estimating experience on projects exceeding $10M
- Strong experience estimating industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, healthcare, and other large-scale construction projects
- Extensive experience with Accubid estimating software
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, labor units, and installation practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple bids and meet aggressive deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Field installation experience within electrical construction
- Experience with LiveCount
- Experience using Bluebeam
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Experience preparing conceptual budgets from narratives and schematic drawings
What We're Looking For:
- A detail-oriented professional who takes pride in producing accurate, competitive estimates
- A strategic thinker who can identify project risks and opportunities early in the process
- A collaborative team player who works effectively with executives, project managers, vendors, and clients
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently delivers high-quality work under tight deadlines
Why Join Us?
- Remote work flexibility
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects valued up to $40M+
- Exposure to diverse industries including healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and industrial construction
- Collaborative leadership team with a strong reputation in the industry
- Long-term growth opportunities within a successful and expanding organization
If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to make an impact on complex, large-scale projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Category Code: JN037, JN004
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Seniority Level: Mid-Senior