Electrical Estimator - Industrial/Power Construction

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical construction is seeking a Lead Estimator to oversee cost estimates for industrial projects. This full-time role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with estimating for electrical installations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and be effective at managing multiple priorities while ensuring competitive pricing during the bidding process.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Familiarity with power feeders and industrial applications.
• Experience in estimating electrical installations.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of accurate cost estimates.
• Coordinate with various departments for project requirements.
• Prepare proposal documents for bidding.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

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Requisition ID: 174713

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: MEC Industrial District

Department: Estimating

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Lead Estimator is responsible for overseeing the preparation of accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for construction projects. This role involves coordinating with various departments, analyzing project requirements, and ensuring that all estimates are aligned with company standards and client expectations. The Lead Estimator plays a crucial role in the bidding process, helping the company secure profitable projects while maintaining competitive pricing.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation, since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC has organized strategically to actively participate and capture projects in the growing industrial market. We intend to effectively compete and win in traditional and alternate delivery procurements and position ourselves for a sustainable future. We self-perform the majority of our work and are looking for people committed to the industrial construction industry.

Location

This position is located in Irvine, CA or Waltham, MA.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee district estimating program and activities including the development of policies and procedures.
• Assist district manager in the review of all estimates; arrange and coordinate second estimates, maintain past cost history and comparable details.
• Maintain training program for estimating staff, update and maintain lead estimator and sponsor manuals, and supervise district scheduling department.
• Maintain district standards for control budgets and develop project level staffing plan to ensure the project has adequate support after award.
• Coordinate with the business development department in the preparation of proposal documents.
• Ensure training of all new graduates is scheduled for engineers in estimating and Field Engineer duties.
• Provide estimating support for numerous projects, perform quantity takeoffs, and solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor or manufacturer material and subcontract pricing.
• Prepare recaps, pricing sheets, bid forms, and other proposal documents for in-house review and bid submittal.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Familiarity with power feeders, controls and signal systems for industrial applications.
• Experience in estimating industrial electrical installations, such as water/wastewater treatment facilities, refineries, and battery storage facilities.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work on a team as well as work independently with little or no supervision
• Experience with standard office computer software
• Experience with Accubid Anywhere and Bluebeam is preferred.
• Results-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ability to travel when necessary for pre-bid job walks and bid reviews
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering is preferred but not a pre-requisite.
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  
  
  

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $115,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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