Electrical Senior Estimator

PCL Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Phoenix, AZ to lead electrical estimating for large industrial and commercial projects. You will analyze drawings, prepare takeoffs, and drive bid strategies with operations teams.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, schedule development, vendor quotations, and handoff documentation to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent electrical trade experience.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating required.
• 8-15+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Experience with large commercial projects ($50M-$500M+).
• Experience with industrial facilities, data centers, power generation, substations, renewables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specs and contracts to determine requirements.
• Establish critical path schedule with milestones.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for electrical systems.
• Lead pricing of general requirements and electrical costs.
• Develop estimating schedules and bid submissions.
• Perform risk and opportunity analyses for scope.
• Prepare turnover packages and buyout strategies.
• Document pricing data and assumptions for handoff.
• Support client presentations during estimate reviews.
• Monitor CPSSC and align with owners' business needs.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Leadership

Bid preparation

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related fields

Electrical trade experience considered

Job description

Electrical Senior Estimator

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, your personal and professional growth is our passion. We're excited to help you discover what's next in your journey so you can build a legacy that you're proud of. With locations and projects across North America and beyond, exciting opportunities are waiting for you in dozens of cities.

Here's how an Electrical Senior Estimator for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, engineering deliverables, and contract documents to determine project requirements and scope.
• Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.
• Complete comprehensive quantity takeoffs for power distribution, medium-voltage and low-voltage systems, instrumentation and controls, communications, grounding, lighting, and raceway systems.
• Lead pricing of project-specific general requirements, indirect costs, and electrical construction expenses for large industrial and commercial pursuits.
• Develop critical path estimating schedules and milestone timelines to support bid submissions and project delivery requirements.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis related to electrical scope execution, labor productivity, procurement strategies, and material availability.
• Complete estimate turnover packages, bid recap documentation, and electrical trade buyout strategies in coordination with operations teams.
• Document and maintain estimate assumptions, pricing strategies, vendor quotations, and supporting electrical estimate data for project handoff upon award.
• Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.
• Support client presentations and explain electrical scope, pricing methodology, schedule considerations, and risk mitigation strategies during estimate reviews.
• Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understands owners’ business, requirements, revenue generation, and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field. Equivalent electrical trade experience may be considered.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).
• 8-15+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Large commercial projects preferred. Experience leading estimates exceeding $50M-$500M+ preferred.
• Experience with industrial facilities, data centers, power generation, substations, renewable energy, or large commercial projects preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.
• Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: Hard bid/lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable.
• Ability to lead successful teams.
• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

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