Commercial Electrical Projects Growth & Estimating Lead

Swift Air Mechanical; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Air Mechanical in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Commercial Electrical Project Developer to identify, develop, estimate and secure commercial electrical construction opportunities. This role blends technical electrical expertise with consultative sales to drive profitable revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, builds long-term partnerships with owners, contractors, engineers, and key decision-makers, and proactively expands the book of business from initial contact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field preferred but not required.
• 5+ years in commercial electrical estimating, project development, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical construction practices and codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with commercial owners, developers, contractors, facility managers, engineers and other decision-makers.
• Generate new business through networking, referrals and strategic account development.
• Identify, qualify, and develop electrical opportunities before projects are bid.
• Estimate commercial electrical projects including engineered, negotiated, design-build, and plan/spec work.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor take-offs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project documents for accurate estimates.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and value-engineered solutions.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor pricing.
• Ensure estimates and proposals are accurate and on schedule.
• Present proposals, communicate value, and negotiate awarded work.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, project management and field operations.
• Hand off projects to Project Management after contract execution.

Skills

Relationship building

Consultative selling

Read blueprints

Project development & estimating

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Swift Air Mechanical in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Commercial Electrical Project Developer to identify, develop, estimate and secure commercial electrical construction opportunities. This role blends technical electrical expertise with consultative sales to drive profitable revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, builds long-term partnerships with owners, contractors, engineers, and key decision-makers, and proactively expands the book of business from initial contact