Senior Electrical Estimator

Halligan Electric Inc; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Halligan Electric Inc. in Davison, MI is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to deliver precise, timely bids for electrical projects. You will perform takeoffs, review scopes, and develop true costs, ensuring profitable backlogs and competitive pricing.

The role requires 5–10 years of electrical estimating experience, proficiency with McCormick estimating software (or similar), and strong skills in Bluebeam, Word, and Excel, plus NEC/NFPA knowledge.

Qualifications

• At least 5–10 years of electrical estimating experience.
• Experience with McCormick estimating software (or similar).
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of electrical installations.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC/NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide profitable backlog by ensuring bid selection criteria are met and conduct thorough takeoffs and scope reviews.
• Determine true cost using direct and indirect project cost protocols.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 months backlog for each branch at current burn rate.
• Coordinate estimating activities with BIM and preconstruction to define complete scopes.
• Formulate and present training plans and establish estimating budgets for each bid.
• Review and revise assemblies and templates to maximize estimator productivity.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

McCormick estimating software

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

A. Purpose

The purpose of this role is to perform precise, timely, and organized estimates. This shall include evaluating potential bid opportunities, overseeing the creation of bid opportunities, approving proposal documents, negotiating prebid pricing with material vendors and subcontractors, and managing bid review.

B. Manager and Manager once Removed

• Manager: Construction Operations Manager
• Manager once removed: Vice President

C. Key Result Areas

• KRA #1 – Provide profitable backlog
  • Ensure bid selection criteria are met and conduct thorough takeoff and scope review to avoid scope gaps.
  • Determine true cost using accurate direct and indirect project cost protocols.
  • Maintain a minimum of 6 months backlog for each branch at the current burn rate.
• KRA #2 – Create team culture for the estimating group
  • Develop the estimating department by creating clear role definitions, initiating specialization, and ensuring proper talent stratification.
  • Enroll in executive coaching or courses to improve communication and leadership skills.
  • Obtain an in‑house mentor to ensure progress.
  • Formulate and present a training plan for the different strata within the department, including a training matrix with key milestones for each position.
  • Establish estimating budgets for each bid, assign estimating resources, and maintain the man‑loaded estimating schedule.
  • Coordinate estimating meetings to evaluate branch needs and availability of estimators for backlog demands.
  • Create a standard protocol for material pricing updates; install updates as required; monitor fluctuations and communicate to estimators.
  • Review and revise assemblies and templates to maximize estimator productivity.
  • Schedule yearly meetings to review productivity data and compare to existing labor bid units.
  • Obtain Estimating Manager approval prior to any labor bid unit adjustment.
  • Ensure the estimating process defined by the team is followed, including bid selection criteria, scope review checklist, bid closing, electronic and hard copy bid books, estimating turnover meetings, and estimating budget.
• KRA #7 – Coordinate estimating activities with the needs of other departments
  • Ensure proper coordination with all internal clients within the organization.
  • Coordinate activities between estimating and BIM and estimating and preconstruction to define and execute complete scopes of work.

D. Qualifications

• At least 5-10 years of electrical estimating experience.
• Experience with McCormick estimating software (or similar).
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of electrical installations.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC/NFPA codes.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Location

Davison, MI 48423: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience Requirements

Electrical estimating: 5 years (Required)