Senior Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator

Raleigh, NC | Wastewater Treatment Plant & Industrial Projects

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to support a general contractor specializing in wastewater treatment plant and industrial construction projects in the Raleigh area. This individual will lead electrical estimating efforts for complex design-build and bid-build work, developing accurate takeoffs, pricing, and proposal strategies for projects involving industrial power, controls, process systems, and heavy electrical scopes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for wastewater treatment plant and industrial projects.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents for scope, risk, and constructability.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontract pricing.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors during preconstruction.
• Identify value engineering opportunities, scope gaps, and risk items.
• Support proposal development, bid reviews, and turnover to operations.
• Maintain current knowledge of market pricing, labor trends, and electrical construction methods.
• Build and maintain strong vendor and subcontractor relationships.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in industrial or heavy civil environments.
• Background estimating wastewater treatment plant, process, utility, or industrial electrical work strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, controls, instrumentation, and related scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience with estimating software, takeoff tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Field experience as an electrician, estimator, or project manager is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Wastewater treatment plants.
• Industrial process facilities.
• Heavy electrical and mechanical coordination.
• Pump stations, lift stations, and utility infrastructure.
• Medium voltage, switchgear, motor control centers, and control systems.