Electrical Estimator - Industrial/Power Construction 1

Kiewit; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC), a subsidiary of Kiewit, seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator for the Irvine, CA or Waltham, MA district.

You will oversee cost estimates for industrial electrical projects, coordinating across departments to ensure alignment with standards and client expectations. The role leads the bidding process, supporting pre-bid reviews and contributing to profitable, competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Experience with industrial electrical installations and facilities.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with estimating software and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee district estimating program and develop policies.
• Review estimates, coordinate second estimates, maintain cost history.
• Train estimating staff and supervise district scheduling.
• Develop project staffing plans post-award to ensure support.
• Prepare bids and proposal documents for internal review.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Bluebeam

Job description

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Location: Irvine, CA, US Waltham, MA, US

Requisition ID:182453

Job Level:Senior Level

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Electrical 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 can be based in our Irvine, CA or Waltham, MA office.

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.

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Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience
• 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.

Base Compensation:$115,000/yr -$145,000/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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.