Chief Electrical Estimator / Senior Electrical Estimator - REMOTE

Goliath Construction Consulting, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking a Chief Electrical Estimator for a fully remote position focusing on competitive and strategic electrical estimates for commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, deep technical knowledge, and hands-on expertise with Accubid Anywhere. Responsibilities include detailed estimate preparation, risk assessment, and collaboration with teams for project handoff. Competitive compensation is offered based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience in construction.
• Advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proven proficiency with Accubid Anywhere.
• Proficiency with supporting takeoff and document platforms (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Trimble).
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and bid strategy skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed electrical estimates from budgeting to hard-bid execution.
• Analyze project documents to define scope and project risk.
• Perform electrical quantity takeoffs using Accubid Anywhere.
• Develop complete estimates including labor, material, equipment, subcontracted work, overhead, and profit.
• Establish bid strategies, assumptions, and value‑engineering options to enhance competitiveness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with project management, operations, and preconstruction teams for smooth handoffs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor pricing to ensure competitive bids.
• Maintain current NEC knowledge and market pricing across the Eastern U.S.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time-management abilities

Bid strategy

Code compliance

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Trimble

Job description

The Chief Electrical Estimator / Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for leading the development of accurate, competitive, and strategic electrical estimates for commercial and industrial projects across the Eastern United States. This is a senior-level, fully remote position with leadership influence over estimating strategy, bid accuracy, and risk assessment. Occasional travel for site visits, kickoff meetings, or preconstruction coordination may be required.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned electrical estimator with deep technical knowledge, strong judgment, and hands‑on expertise using Accubid Anywhere as their primary estimating platform.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead detailed electrical estimates from conceptual budgeting through hard‑bid execution.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents to fully define scope, exclusions, and project risk.
• Perform comprehensive electrical quantity takeoffs using Accubid Anywhere as the primary estimating platform.
• Develop complete estimates including labor, material, equipment, subcontracted work, overhead, and profit.
• Establish bid strategies, assumptions, and value‑engineering options to enhance competitiveness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with project management, operations, and preconstruction teams to ensure a smooth project handoff.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor pricing to ensure complete and competitive bids.
• Maintain current knowledge of NEC requirements, regional codes, labor productivity, and market pricing across the Eastern U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience in commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, or mixed‑use construction
• Advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable regional building codes
• Proven, hands‑on proficiency with Accubid Anywhere
• Proficiency with supporting tools such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Trimble, or similar takeoff and document platforms
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and bid strategy skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams
• Excellent communication, organization, and time‑management abilities

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications