Senior Electrical Estimator

The Electricians; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Electricians in Centennial, CO is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator who will shape our growing preconstruction practice. You will independently manage complex electrical estimates from opportunity review through proposal submission and turnover to operations, influencing project pursuit and approach.

We value strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication with general contractors, vendors, and field leadership.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of electrical estimating experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents.
• Experience with Accubid, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Excel, or comparable estimating software.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Clear, confident communication with general contractors, vendors, project managers, and field leadership.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple active bids and firm deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review invitations to bid and help identify projects that align with our capabilities, resources, and financial goals.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, addenda, schedules, and bid requirements.
• Prepare complete estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and related project costs.
• Perform accurate takeoffs for commercial construction, tenant improvements, remodels, design build work, and specialty projects.
• Solicit, compare, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, clarifications, and value engineering options.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, scheduling risks, and potential cost exposure.
• Prepare professional proposals and participate in strategy meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and post bid discussions.
• Coordinate complete and organized turnover packages for project management and operations.
• Maintain accurate pricing, labor assumptions, estimating records, and historical cost information.
• Help improve the systems, standards, and processes used by our estimating department.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Analytical ability

Communication with GCs/vendors

Bid management

Independent estimate preparation

Tools

Accubid

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Build More Than Estimates

The Electricians is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator who wants meaningful responsibility, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to help shape a growing preconstruction department.

This is not a takeoff only position. The person joining our team will influence which projects we pursue, how we approach them, and how successfully they transition from estimate to execution.

The ideal candidate can independently manage complex electrical estimates from initial opportunity review through proposal submission and project turnover. We will also consider a qualified electrical estimator with strong commercial experience, sound judgment, and the ability to grow into a senior position.

About The Electricians

The Electricians is a growing electrical contractor completing commercial construction, tenant improvements, specialty projects, and residential and commercial service work across Colorado and surrounding markets.

Our experience includes major sports facilities, educational campuses, industrial projects, large tenant improvements, car washes, fuel stations, commercial EV charging infrastructure, generators, battery backup systems, and technically demanding service work.

We are large enough to pursue substantial and complex projects, but still structured so good ideas are heard, decisions can be made quickly, and individual contributions matter.

What You Will Do

• Review invitations to bid and help identify projects that align with our capabilities, resources, and financial goals
• Analyze drawings, specifications, addenda, schedules, and bid requirements
• Prepare complete estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and related project costs
• Perform accurate takeoffs for commercial construction, tenant improvements, remodels, design build work, and specialty projects
• Solicit, compare, and level vendor and subcontractor quotations
• Develop inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, clarifications, and value engineering options
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, scheduling risks, and potential cost exposure
• Prepare professional proposals and participate in strategy meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and post bid discussions
• Coordinate complete and organized turnover packages for project management and operations
• Maintain accurate pricing, labor assumptions, estimating records, and historical cost information
• Help improve the systems, standards, and processes used by our estimating department

What We Are Looking For

• Five or more years of electrical estimating experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, materials, labor, installation methods, and sequencing
• Ability to independently prepare complete electrical estimates
• Experience interpreting plans, specifications, one line diagrams, addenda, and contract documents
• Experience with Accubid, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Excel, or comparable estimating software
• Strong analytical ability and exceptional attention to detail
• Clear and confident communication with general contractors, vendors, project managers, and field leadership
• Ability to organize and manage multiple active bids and firm deadlines
• Electrical field, project coordination, or project management experience is highly valued

A college degree is not required.

Compensation

Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $160,000, depending on experience, demonstrated ability, and the level of responsibility the selected candidate is prepared to assume.

For an exceptional candidate, the total compensation package may reach $200,000 through a combination of base salary, performance incentives, employer provided benefits, and other negotiated compensation.

Performance incentives are not guaranteed and will depend on the final compensation arrangement, individual contribution, estimating accuracy, profitable awarded work, margin protection, and company performance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program

Why Join The Electricians

You will join a company where the estimating department has a direct impact on strategy, profitability, and growth.

The role offers direct communication with leadership, meaningful authority, and the ability to improve how work is evaluated, priced, and handed off to operations.

We value good judgment, personal accountability, honest communication, and people who identify solutions rather than waiting to be told what to do. We take the work seriously without making the workplace unnecessarily corporate or political.

There is a clear opportunity to grow into broader estimating, preconstruction, or departmental leadership as the company expands.

Work Location

This position is based at our Centennial, Colorado office and is performed in person.

This is not a remote or hybrid position. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office and attend occasional project site walks.

Anticipated Application Closing Date

The application period may be extended if the position remains open.

The Electricians is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs without unlawful discrimination.