Design-Build Electrical Estimator: Conceptual Budgets

Critical Peake Services; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Peake Electrical Services is seeking a Design / Build Electrical Estimator to drive preconstruction, focusing on conceptual budgets and hard-bid proposals for complex commercial, industrial, or renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities include developing budget models from sketches, performing takeoffs, and crafting value‑engineering strategies in collaboration with engineers and clients. Requires NEC knowledge and 4–7 years of estimating experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• 4–7 years of direct experience in electrical estimating for design/build projects.
• Familiarity with NEC, local codes, and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed conceptual budgets from minimal information and 30% design.
• Create value‑engineering options without compromising code or performance.
• Lead hand‑off to PMs and field teams for project execution.

Skills

Estimating experience

Design Build

NEC knowledge

Analytical ability

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Journeyman/Master Electrician license

Job description

Critical Peake Electrical Services is seeking a Design / Build Electrical Estimator to drive preconstruction, focusing on conceptual budgets and hard-bid proposals for complex commercial, industrial, or renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities include developing budget models from sketches, performing takeoffs, and crafting value‑engineering strategies in collaboration with engineers and clients. Requires NEC knowledge and 4–7 years of estimating experience.