Electrical Estimator & Project Controls Specialist

Sirius Technical Services, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Project Controls Specialist (Electrical Estimator) in Detroit, MI to develop and manage project estimates, ROMs, budgets, and detailed cost loading for multiple clients.

The role supports project teams by reviewing designs, bids, and change orders, building WBS-based estimates, and applying risk and value engineering techniques to drive accurate, compliant project controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 10+ years of job-relevant Electrical Journeyman estimating experience.
• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 8+ years of job-relevant experience estimating electrical systems.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with 6+ years of job-relevant experience estimating electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project estimates.
• Develop ROM, budgetary, unit pricing, and definitive estimates.
• Review design documents and scope packages for completeness.
• Review contractor and engineering estimates and validate quantities and costs.
• Review bids for scope accuracy and pricing.
• Develop estimate details by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Analyze costs and perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability reviews, and claim analysis.
• Ensure estimating and planning controls are implemented and maintained.

Skills

Excel

Electrical systems understanding

Analytical problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED (10+ years electrical estimating)

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related (8+ years)

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related (6+ years)

Tools

Estimating software

On-screen takeoff software

Job description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Project Controls Specialist (Electrical Estimator) in Detroit, MI to develop and manage project estimates, ROMs, budgets, and detailed cost loading for multiple clients.

The role supports project teams by reviewing designs, bids, and change orders, building WBS-based estimates, and applying risk and value engineering techniques to drive accurate, compliant project controls in a fast-paced environment.