Electrical Senior Estimator (33950)

CEC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to plan, direct, and coordinate electrical estimating activities. The role focuses on the full estimating process from reviewing specs to final pricing for diverse projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in large commercial estimating, proficiency with Accubid/LiveCount, and strong leadership and collaboration skills to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree a plus or equivalent required related experience.
• 8+ years of experience in an estimating role with a focus on large multi‑million‑dollar commercial projects.
• Experience with Accubid and LiveCount Estimating Software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates.
• Prepares bids from conceptual or design stages and plans and specifications.
• Prepares cost in Accubid with materials, labor, subcontractors, and pricing.
• Leads, mentors, and coordinates junior estimators.
• Ensures estimates are complete, accurate, and timely.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Take‑offs

Proposal reviews

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Bidding and pricing

Attention to detail

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Accubid

LiveCount Estimating

Job description

Position Summary

This position plans, directs, and coordinates electrical estimating functions, and is responsible for managing the interiors electrical estimating process from beginning to end. This role reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attends pre‑bid meetings to determine SOW, and produces a comprehensive estimate for various types of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates.
• Ensures estimates are completed in a timely manner.
• Reads all bid documents, specifications and drawings from all trades as it applies to own work.
• Efficiency with take‑offs.
• Prepares bids either from a conceptual stage, design‑assist, or plans and specifications.
• Overlays drawings for any changes in scope using Bluebeam or LiveCount.
• Analyzes bids and proposes value‑engineer cost‑saving ideas.
• Provides leadership, direction, training, and serves as a mentor for Junior Estimators and Estimators, working well with all team members.
• Reviews, estimates, and revises for completeness and accuracy.
• Is familiar with local and national codes.
• Reviews vendors’ bill of materials and subcontractors’ scope letters for accuracy.
• Prepares cost in Accubid by recapitulating material, labor, indirect labor, subcontractors, general expense, equipment rental, quoted material, bid breakdowns, and final pricing.
• Prepares proposal letters and bid forms.
• Participates in client scope review meetings.
• Manages estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives, both long and short term.
• Performs necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing.
• Communicates with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing and build relationships.
• Prepares and presents completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management.
• Continuously follows up on all bid projects and accurately forecasts future awards/probabilities.
• Properly transfers awarded projects to operations team and performs buyouts when necessary.
• Follows estimating procedures and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of the department.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree a plus or equivalent required related experience. 8+ years of experience in an estimating role with a focus on large multi‑million‑dollar commercial projects. Experience with Accubid and LiveCount Estimating Software a plus.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong computer competency and willingness to learn new systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and capacity to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (Accubid or similar), project management software, and scheduling software.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to work in a team environment and initiative to work alone.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Leadership and communication competencies.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

• Requires mobility within an office environment.
• Regularly required to talk and hear, effectively communicating with others both written and orally, including using the telephone.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and bend.
• May be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required, including night or weekend shifts as needed.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.