Lead Electrical Estimator - Construction

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage

Strong company culture with long-term progression opportunities

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves leading complex estimating activities across various large-scale projects while collaborating with engineers, project managers, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical estimating, particularly in data center projects, and will support the preconstruction process effectively. The organization offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a strong company culture focused on employee development.

Qualifications

• Experience working for an electrical contractor is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in electrical estimating on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience coordinating or leading estimating teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical cost estimates from take-off stage through to bid hand-off.
• Analyze material, labor, and equipment requirements for projects.
• Prepare, compute, and submit project bids.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Data center experience

Understanding of the National Electrical Code

Strong computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ready for your next career move?

Join a leading provider of power and technology solutions with decades of industry experience supporting organisations across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, commercial, industrial, government, transportation, hospitality, and integrated systems. With a nationwide presence and a workforce of thousands, the organisation delivers complex infrastructure projects for some of the world's largest enterprises while maintaining a strong commitment to innovation, community stewardship, and long-term customer partnerships.

This company is looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead complex estimating activities across large-scale hyperscale, colocation, industrial, and mission-critical projects. The role involves managing the full preconstruction process, from take-offs through to bid hand-off, while collaborating with engineers, project managers, vendors, customers, and subcontractors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business known for its strong culture, long-term stability, and commitment to employee development.

Apply today and take the next step in your career!

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed electrical cost estimates from take-off stage through to bid hand-off
• Develop and manage estimates for change orders
• Analyze material, labor, and equipment requirements for projects
• Prepare, compute, and submit project bids
• Review and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications
• Attend pre-bid meetings and scope review meetings
• Coordinate and organize estimating team activities
• Obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Maintain organized and standardized change order documentation
• Analyze project risks and cost exposures

Skills/Must Have:

• Experience working for an electrical contractor is strongly preferred
• Strong background in electrical estimating on large-scale construction projects
• Data center / mission critical experience highly desirable
• Experience coordinating or leading estimating teams
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Low Voltage Systems
• Strong understanding of labor, material, procurement, and subcontractor pricing
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Strong company culture with long-term progression opportunities

Salary:

• Up to $140k Base Salary