Senior Electrical Estimator

gpac; Cincinnati (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid vacation

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

GPAC has been retained by a local electrical contractor to find a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their team in the United States. The role leads the estimating process for large-scale commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

You will review specs, perform detailed take-offs, mentor junior estimators, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure accurate bids and compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience with an electrical contractor.
• Expertise in estimating commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, or Conest.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and cost control.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts with precision.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Stable work history.
• Previous experience in a leadership or senior estimating role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process for large-scale commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and scope to develop comprehensive and competitive bids.
• Conduct detailed take-offs, ensuring accurate material and labor cost estimates.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Analyze historical cost data and supplier pricing to improve estimating accuracy.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs to verify project conditions.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and clients to secure competitive pricing.
• Oversee junior estimators, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
• Collaborate on value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs and efficiency.
• Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, industry regulations, and contract requirements.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Leadership

Cost control

Blueprint interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

Conest

Job description

Gpac is a national executive search firm specializing in recruitment for the electrical construction industry. We have been retained by a local electrical contractor in the area to find a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Bonus potential
• Health insurance package
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process for large-scale commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects
• Review project specifications, drawings, and scope to develop comprehensive and competitive bids
• Conduct detailed take-offs, ensuring accurate material and labor cost estimates
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Analyze historical cost data and supplier pricing to improve estimating accuracy
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs to verify project conditions
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and clients to secure competitive pricing
• Oversee junior estimators, providing mentorship and technical guidance
• Collaborate on value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs and efficiency
• Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, industry regulations, and contract requirements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience with an electrical contractor
• Expertise in estimating commercial, industrial, and institutional projects
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, or Conest
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and cost control
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts with precision
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Stable work history
• Previous experience in a leadership or senior estimating role

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.