Chief Electrical Estimator

Williams Electric; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Onsite nurse

Job summary

Williams Electric in Frederick, MD, seeks a Chief Electrical Estimator to lead a high-performing estimating team. Earn $100,000–$125,000 per year, with a strategy-driven role shaping profitable bids and partnering with company leadership.

The position requires 3+ years as an Electrical Estimator, including at least 1+ year in a senior/supervisory role, within a family-owned regional electrical contractor. This hands-on leadership role anchors a growth-focused organization in Western Maryland.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Estimator.
• At least 1+ year in a senior or supervisory estimating role.
• Leadership and bid-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating team to meet bid deadlines.
• Review and approve estimates and proposals for accuracy and profitability.
• Develop bid strategy and go/no-go decisions with company leadership.
• Estimate small to large, complex projects with rigor and discipline.
• Maintain estimating standards, procedures, and data libraries.

Job description

Ready to lead a high-performing estimating team and help drive a growing electrical business forward? Join the team as a Chief Electrical Estimator and earn $100,000–$125,000 per year while building something bigger with a company that values your expertise! You’ll set the strategy, lead winning bids, partner with company leadership, and play a key role in securing profitable work.

Williams Electric, part of a family-owned commercial construction firm, is seeking an Chief Electrical Estimator to join their team in Frederick, MD.

If you have 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Estimator, including at least 1+ years in a senior or supervisory estimating role, this is the opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Why Electricians join the Williams Electric team:

• Earn Great Pay + Benefits: Use your experience and overtime opportunities to earn up to $125,000 per year based on experience. Enjoy medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and access to an onsite nurse year-round.
• Grow Your Career: Williams Electric invests in its people through company-funded apprenticeship programs, advanced training, and out-of-state learning opportunities with the best in the industry.
• Stay Local: Work on projects within a 40-mile radius—without the hassle of commuting into Baltimore or Washington, D.C.
• Join a Trusted Local Company: Be part of a fourth-generation, family-owned company that has built a strong reputation in the Frederick area for 88 years.
• Thrive in a Growth-Minded Culture: Join a supportive team that values hard work, motivation, and employees who are eager to build a long-term career.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating team. This will include assigning projects, setting priorities, and managing workloads to meet bid deadlines.
• Review and approve all estimates and proposals for accuracy, completeness, and profitability before submission.
• Develop bid strategy and make go/no-go recommendations on project opportunities in partnership with company leadership.
• Estimate small to large, complex, or high priority projects.
• Establish and maintain estimating standards, procedures, and best practices across the department.
• Build and maintain historical cost data, labor units, and pricing databases to improve estimate accuracy.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and exclusions, and recommend value engineering opportunities to increase competitiveness and profitability.
• Negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, and key clients.
• Lead pre-bid meetings, site walks, and post-bid reviews to understand client needs and analyze win/loss results.
• Ensure a smooth handoff of awarded projects to project management and field operations, including budgets, schedules, and scope details.
• Compare estimated versus actual job costs to refine future bids.
• Track the bid pipeline and report on estimating activity, hit rates, and forecasts to leadership.

About the Company:

Founded in 1937, R.W. Warner, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned business built on a legacy of value, quality, and integrity. What began as a small plumbing operation in a family kitchen has grown into one of the region’s leading mechanical contracting firms. Over the decades, they’ve expanded through strategic growth and innovation, offering complete mechanical solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and government sectors. Today, under the leadership of Matt Warner, they remain committed to delivering trusted service while embracing cutting-edge technology and honoring the principles that have guided them since day one.

Williams Electric, a Division of R.W. Warner, Inc., is a full-service commercial electrical contractor providing expert electrical solutions throughout Western Maryland and nearby areas of Virginia and West Virginia. The Williams Electric Team delivers comprehensive electrical design, installation, and maintenance services across commercial and industrial projects, emphasizing safety, reliability, and quality workmanship. With a team of certified electricians and a strong commitment to collaboration with general contractors and other trades, Williams Electric supports everything from full-scale new construction and system upgrades to lighting, power distribution, backup power, and emergency services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.