Lead Electrical Estimator

Jobot; Pembroke (MA); In loco; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health and Dental Insurance

401k

PTO

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot in Pembroke, MA seeks a Permanent Lead Electrical Estimator to own the estimating process for complex electrical construction projects, from scope review to bid submission and handoff.

You will collaborate with project managers, field leaders, suppliers, and subcontractors to develop winning bids, evaluate change orders, and protect profitability, with mentorship of junior estimators. This on-site, full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Competenze

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience in construction.
• Experience leading estimates for complex projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, schedules, and contracts.

Mansioni

• Lead detailed electrical estimates including material, labor, equipment, and contingency costs.
• Review drawings and specs to define scope and identify risks.
• Manage bids from opportunity review to final submission and on-time delivery.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and validate pricing.

Conoscenze

Electrical estimating

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Formazione

Electrical/Construction degree preferred

Strumenti

Electrical estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

Spreadsheet software

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead Electrical Estimator

$100000 - $120000 per year | Pembroke, MA | On-site | Permanent

Electrical Estimator - Commercial Experience Needed

A bit about us:

Take the lead in winning complex electrical construction projects and shaping a strong pipeline of future work. We’re seeking a Permanent Lead Electrical Estimator who combines technical expertise, commercial judgment, and a collaborative leadership style to deliver accurate, competitive estimates.

Why join us?

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Job Details

In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll own the estimating process from initial scope review through bid submission and project handoff. You’ll work closely with project managers, field leaders, suppliers, and subcontractors to develop winning project bids, evaluate change orders, and protect project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed electrical estimates, including material, labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, overhead, and contingencies.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to define scope, identify risks, and resolve gaps or discrepancies.
• Manage project bids from opportunity review through final submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and on-time delivery.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs, validate pricing, and develop practical labor assumptions based on project requirements.
• Request, compare, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations to secure competitive pricing and complete scope coverage.
• Prepare and evaluate change orders, clearly documenting scope revisions, cost impacts, and supporting calculations.
• Partner with project teams to explore value engineering opportunities, constructability improvements, and cost-saving alternatives.
• Lead bid reviews and communicate estimate assumptions, exclusions, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support negotiations and deliver thorough handoffs to project management and field teams following award.
• Mentor estimating team members, maintain cost databases, and improve estimating processes using lessons learned and market insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience in the construction industry, with demonstrated ability to lead estimates for complex projects.
• Proven experience preparing project bids and pricing or evaluating change orders, or equivalent experience in construction tendering and scope-change cost analysis.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, construction sequencing, and applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements accurately.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating software, digital takeoff tools, and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity, material pricing, supplier quotations, and subcontractor scope analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and guide collaborative bid efforts.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound commercial judgment.
• A degree or diploma in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent trade training and relevant practical experience will also be considered.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.