Chief Estimator

Rising Edge Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Team events & wellbeing programs

Inclusion & mentorship culture

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead strategic and technical estimating for high‑voltage electrical infrastructure projects across the United States, including substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS.

You will work with regional leadership to ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with execution plans, while mentoring a team and driving process improvements for bid proposals and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years in electrical estimating/pre-construction for high‑voltage, utility, or renewable sectors.
• Experience with large-scale substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS projects.
• Proficiency with InEight/Hard Dollar estimating tools.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop Estimating teams.
• Strong understanding of labor, material, equipment costs, and subcontractor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities across the US for complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Prepare, review, and validate detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subs; manage risk and pricing assumptions.
• Develop and mentor a team of Estimators; improve estimating processes and templates.
• Collaborate with leadership on bid/no‑bid decisions and pursuit strategies.
• Review schedules, cash flows, and construction methodologies for proposals.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Pre-construction

Electrical estimating

High‑voltage systems

Mentoring & training

Microsoft Project/Primavera P6

InEight/Hard Dollar

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

InEight

Hard Dollar

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.

Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Director of Pre-Construction, the Chief Estimator provides strategic and technical leadership while actively preparing and reviewing estimates for complex electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS.

Working closely with regional leadership, project management, engineering, the pre-construction team, this role ensures estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project execution strategies while supporting team development and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Lead and support estimating activities across the US, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality in all estimates and proposals.
• Manage and assist in preparing, review, and validate detailed cost estimates for complex, high-value, and high-risk electrical infrastructure projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Train and develop a team of Estimators
• Improve and manage estimating processes and templates.
• Establish and maintain estimating standards, procedures, cost methodologies, and review processes to support accurate and consistent estimating practices.
• Lead the development and review of proposal deliverables, including project schedules, cash flow analyses, construction methodologies, execution plans, and supporting documentation.
• Assess project risks, commercial exposures, and constructability constraints while identifying value engineering and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Pre-Construction, Estimating Manager, regional leadership, and business development teams to support bid/no-bid decisions, pursuit strategies, client presentations, commercial negotiations, and contract awards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Lead Estimators, Project Estimators, and other pre‑construction personnel, supporting their development and promoting knowledge sharing.
• Analyze historical project costs, benchmarking data, productivity assumptions, labor and material pricing, and market trends to improve estimating accuracy and competitiveness.
• Partner with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure estimates align with project execution requirements and current market conditions.
• Evaluate estimating software, tools, and workflows while implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardization, and reporting.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field considered an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical estimating, pre‑construction, or electrical infrastructure project delivery, preferably within the high‑voltage, utility, or renewable energy sectors.
• Experience in InEight (Hard Dollar) estimating software is a plus.
• Extensive experience developing, reviewing, and validating estimates for complex electrical infrastructure projects, including substations and/or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Strong understanding of high‑voltage electrical construction methods, labor productivity, material and equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, and project execution requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical bid reviews, establish estimating standards, assess project risks and commercial exposures, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Experience mentoring estimating professionals and collaborating with senior leadership, project management, and engineering teams across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, electrical drawings, specifications, and project execution plans.
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites or regional offices as required.

Benefits

Why Rising Edge Group?

Safety & Excellence:Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every project is approached with diligence, strategic planning, and reliable execution practices to protect our teams and the clients we serve while delivering world‑class high‑voltage solutions. Our unwavering commitment tosafetyand quality drivesexcellence on every project, every day.

People-First Culture: You’re more than a job title. Every person contributes to powering essential energy infrastructure across North America. Our teams are built on collaboration, respect, and accountability. We support our employees through meaningful engagement initiatives, team events, and a culture that prioritizes wellbeing, inclusion, and genuine lasting connections.

Career Growth & Impact:Your role is a path to a long‑term career. We empower our employees with hands‑on experience, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities to advance across disciplines, locations, and career paths. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development, you’ll build lasting expertise while making a tangible impact in an environment where teamwork and integrity guide our work.

Reward & Recognition:We believe skill,dedication, and excellence deserves recognition. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of appreciation ensure your achievements are celebrated, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

At Rising Edge Group, you’re not just building projects, you’re building a meaningful career where your work helps power the future, one project at a time.