Electrical Construction Senior Estimator

Austin NAWIC; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin NAWIC in Redmond, Oregon seeks an Electrical Construction Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating for industrial and commercial systems. You will develop complete, accurate proposals and establish bid strategies while coordinating vendors and subcontractors.

This on-site, full-time role requires directing a team of estimators, reviewing plans and specs, and delivering disciplined takeoffs, cost estimates, and change orders to win competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Lead development of complete, accurate bid responses
• Review drawings, specs, and schedules to define scope and risk
• Manage takeoffs, labor, materials, and subcontractor quotes
• Coordinate bidders and suppliers to align on scope and cost
• Lead bid kickoffs, progress reviews, and close meetings
• Perform quality-control reviews of estimates

Responsibilities

• Lead RFP responses and bid strategies
• Review plans, specs, and bid documents to define scope
• Coordinate bidders, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Prepare labor, material, and equipment cost estimates
• Lead bid kickoffs, progress reviews, and close meetings
• Perform quality-control reviews of estimates

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction Leadership

Bid Strategy

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Tools

Bluebeam

ConEst

Estimating Software

Job description

• Electrical Construction Senior Estimator

Description

Electrical Construction Senior Estimator

On-site Central Estimating Full time

Redmond, Oregon, United States

Description

The Senior Estimator leads preconstruction and estimating efforts for Special Projects, industrial and commercial systems. This position develops complete, accurate, and competitive proposals; establishes estimate and bid strategies; manages risk; coordinates vendors and subcontractors; and maintains estimate quality. The Senior Estimator balances delegation with effective self-performance, directs the work of estimators assigned to each pursuit, and collaborates with operations, clients, and leadership to achieve successful outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead development of complete, accurate, and competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, codes, standards, schedules, and related information to define scope, identify risk, and establish the estimating approach.
• Identify document conflicts, omissions, scope gaps, and constructability concerns; coordinate timely clarifications and recommend practical solutions.
• Develop estimate plans, bid schedules, work assignments, and closeout requirements for assigned pursuits.
• Prepare and review quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and estimating software, including ConEst or comparable assembly-based platforms.
• Summarize takeoffs into definable bid units consistent with RFP requirements and company estimating standards.
• Develop and validate labor units, crew assumptions, productivity factors, subcontract values, material pricing, equipment costs, and indirect costs.
• Identify, solicit, and coordinate qualified suppliers, manufacturers, integrators, and subcontractors; level quotations for scope, exclusions, compliance, and risk.
• Prepare conceptual estimates, budgets, unit pricing, alternates, allowances, and detailed change-order estimates with supporting documentation.
• Lead estimate kickoff, progress review, risk review, and bid close meetings.
• Perform quality-control reviews