Chief Estimator

Rising Edge Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead estimating for electrical infrastructure projects across North America, including substations, transmission, distribution, and BESS. You’ll oversee detailed cost estimates, ensure accuracy, and mentor a team of estimators.

You’ll refine processes, establish standards, prepare bid deliverables, assess risks, and collaborate with leadership to win bids while upholding safety, quality, and client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical estimating or pre-construction.
• Experience with InEight (Hard Dollar) estimating software is a plus.
• Experience leading estimating teams and performing bid reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities across the US with consistency and quality.
• Prepare, review, and validate detailed cost estimates for complex electrical projects.
• Train and develop a team of Estimators.
• Develop proposal deliverables including schedules and cash flow analyses.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

InEight (Hard Dollar)

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

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, andmaintainthe critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.

Driven bya clear visionto strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by ourSTRIDEvalues - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth,mentorshipand 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.

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.

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 to safety and quality drives excellence on every project, every day.

People-First Culture

You’remore 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 along-termcareer. 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’llbuild lastingexpertisewhile making a tangible impact in an environment where teamwork and integrity guideour 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’renot just building projects,you’rebuilding a meaningful career where your work helps power the future, one project at a time.