Senior Commercial Electrical Estimator

Loenbro; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company re

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a Senior Commercial Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating process for large-scale electrical construction projects. You will develop competitive, comprehensive proposal packages and work with cross-functional teams across estimating, preconstruction, and operations to ensure accurate turnover.

You will lead bid efforts, perform quantity takeoffs, review drawings and specifications, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial electrical construction estimating experience, including complex estimates.
• Experience with estimating software and coordinating with teams to develop proposals.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to track estimates and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for commercial electrical construction projects up to $100MM.
• Develop detailed electrical estimates (materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors).
• Prepare complete proposal packages with pricing, exclusions, and submittals.
• Review drawings, specs, and contract documents to define scope.
• Mentor junior estimators and improve estimating processes.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

McCormick

Trimble

Job description

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

The Senior Commercial Electrical Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating process for commercial electrical construction projects and developing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive proposal packages for client turnover. This role will estimate projects up to $100MM , depending on project complexity, scope, and self-perform requirements.

The Senior Commercial Electrical Estimator will work closely with the Chief Estimator, Preconstruction, Project Management, Operations, vendors, subcontractors, and customers to develop competitive estimates, identify project risks, and ensure successful project turnover.

• Lead estimates for commercial electrical construction projects with sizes and scopes up to $100MM, depending on complexity.
• Develop detailed electrical estimates, including material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Perform and validate detailed electrical quantity takeoffs using estimating software.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, contract documents, and project requirements.
• Develop complete proposal packages, including pricing, clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and required submittals.
• Develop conceptual and ROM estimates for prospective commercial opportunities.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and customer meetings as required.
• Develop pre-estimate checklists and opportunity/risk matrices based on project requirements.
• Review RFIs and coordinate with internal teams, customers, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve estimating questions.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing and ensure competitive coverage.
• Lead bid review meetings and present estimate details, assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop project schedules, resource-loading information, and cash flow projections when required.
• Identify potential project risks and develop appropriate contingencies and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Project Management and Operations to ensure estimates reflect practical and efficient project execution.
• Support negotiations, post-bid reviews, and customer presentations as needed.
• Participate in project turnover meetings and transfer complete estimating information to the Operations team upon award.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less-experienced estimators and estimating team members.
• Continuously improve estimating processes, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Apply Loenbro's core values of integrity, accountability, urgency, and excellence throughout the estimating process.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 7+ years of commercial electrical construction estimating experience , with demonstrated experience leading complex estimates.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction, including electrical systems, material, labor, subcontractor pricing, and project execution.
• Experience with estimating software such as Accubid, Bluebeam, McCormick, Trimble, or similar platforms .
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience developing and tracking project estimates and schedules.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience estimating commercial projects valued at $10MM+.
• Experience with design-build and design-assist projects.
• Experience with electrical estimating for commercial buildings, healthcare, government, higher education, hospitality, retail, office, or other large-scale commercial facilities.
• Experience mentoring junior estimators or leading estimating teams.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical codes, construction methods, and industry standards.
• Established relationships with electrical subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Experience with negotiated, hard-bid, design-build, and competitive bid projects.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily office or hybrid work environment.
• Occasional travel to commercial construction sites, pre-bid meetings, customer meetings, and project locations.
• Variable weather and conditions while visiting active construction sites, including exposure to noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and other construction-related hazards.
• Must comply with all applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD) , grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence , Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.

If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

• Living with Integrity
• Acting with Urgency

we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This role will remain open until filled.

$90,000 - $120,000 USD