Electrical Estimator

The Estimator III is a senior-level estimating professional responsible for leading pricing strategy and estimating efforts on large, complex, or high-profile projects. This role functions as a subject matter expert and internal advisor, driving bid strategy, risk analysis, and alignment with organizational goals.

The Estimator III significantly influences project selection, profitability, and preconstruction strategy while mentoring junior estimators and advancing estimating best practices across the organization.

• Lead development of estimates for large, complex, or strategic projects
• Establish pricing strategies and bid approach in collaboration with leadership
• Validate estimate accuracy, constructability, and scope completeness
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization strategies

• Drive bid review processes and final pricing recommendations
• Perform advanced risk analysis, identifying exposure and mitigation strategies
• Analyze market trends, labor conditions, and competitive positioning
• Influence go/no-go decisions and project pursuit strategy

• Partner with Operations leadership to ensure alignment between estimate and execution
• Provide high-level support during project handoff and early execution phases
• Evaluate project feasibility, sequencing, and constructability

• Mentor and develop Estimator I and II team members
• Serve as a technical resource for complex estimating challenges
• Promote consistency, quality, and accuracy across estimating practices

• Lead improvements to estimating processes, tools, and cost databases
• Contribute to standardization of estimating practices across divisions
• Support implementation of new estimating technologies and systems

• Demonstrated success leading major bids or portfolios
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Experience influencing strategy or leading estimating initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of construction estimating experience
• Extensive experience in electrical construction and complex project delivery

• Expert-level proficiency in estimating software platforms
• Advanced data analysis, cost modeling, and forecasting capabilities
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement strategies, and construction delivery methods

• Strategic thinking and leadership capability
• High-level analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive results without direct authority

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) required
• Experience with estimating software (e.g., Accubid, McCormick, Trimble, Bluebeam) preferred
• Ability to learn and use Company‑specific estimating and project systems required

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.