Hybrid Electrical Estimator - Project Controls Specialist

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Project Controls Specialist (Electrical Estimator) to support major electrical infrastructure and construction projects in the Detroit area. You will develop, validate, and manage estimates, support cost control, bid evaluation, change orders, and schedule integration as an individual contributor.

The role emphasizes ROM to detailed estimates, cost validation, and cross-functional collaboration within a matrixed project environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Electrical Journeyman estimating experience.
• 8+ years experience estimating electrical systems with an Associate Degree.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare ROM, Budgetary, Unit Pricing, and Definitive estimates.
• Review design documents and scope packages for completeness and estimating accuracy.
• Validate contractor and engineering estimates, including quantity verification and cost analysis.
• Review and challenge contractor bids for scope accuracy and pricing.
• Develop estimate details by WBS to support cost-loaded project schedules.
• Perform cost analysis, benchmarking, risk analysis, value engineering, constructability reviews, and claims analysis.
• Apply estimating processes, standards, templates, and project controls methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned and after-action reviews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 10+ years electrical estimating

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering + 8+ years estimating

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering + 6+ years estimating

Tools

Excel

On-Screen Takeoff

Estimating software

Job description

Strategic Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Project Controls Specialist (Electrical Estimator) to support major electrical infrastructure and construction projects in the Detroit area. You will develop, validate, and manage estimates, support cost control, bid evaluation, change orders, and schedule integration as an individual contributor.

The role emphasizes ROM to detailed estimates, cost validation, and cross-functional collaboration within a matrixed project environment.