Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead & Mentor Projects

McKay; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised health insurance

Professional development

Diverse nationwide projects

Collaborative culture

Influence estimating future

Job summary

McKay seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating function across the Bay of Plenty. You will work with Regional Managers, Project Managers, Engineers and clients to identify opportunities and deliver accurate, competitive estimates.

You will contribute to improving estimating processes, mentor others, and ensure all work aligns with McKay’s strategic objectives and NZ electrical standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator on medium to large-scale projects.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate, competitive electrical estimates.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts and tender docs to understand scope and risks.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Mentor estimators and drive best practices across the business.
• Ensure estimates comply with NZ standards and safe design principles.

Skills

Electrical Estimator experience

Electrical systems knowledge

NZ Practicing Licence

Interpret drawings & specs

NZ standards & regs

Commercial acumen

Pricing across sectors

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Excel/Word/estimating software

Multitask estimates

Attention to detail

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

McKay seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating function across the Bay of Plenty. You will work with Regional Managers, Project Managers, Engineers and clients to identify opportunities and deliver accurate, competitive estimates.

You will contribute to improving estimating processes, mentor others, and ensure all work aligns with McKay’s strategic objectives and NZ electrical standards.