Senior Electrical Estimator

ESCO Security; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MVE Group as a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead accurate, competitive electrical estimates for commercial, industrial, and renewable energy projects. You will review drawings, prepare detailed takeoffs, and collaborate with design, preconstruction, and operations teams to improve estimation processes.

The role emphasizes leadership, organizational skills, and a mindset of continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor team members and implement estimating technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or construction-related field.
• 7+ years electrical estimating experience preferred.
• Commercial/industrial electrical construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial, industrial, and renewable energy projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Participate in bid reviews and pricing discussions.
• Ensure estimates are organized and aligned with project execution.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Estimating coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Tools

Accubid

ConEst

Bluebeam

McCormick

Job description

Description

MVE Group is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Electrical Estimator to support commercial, industrial, and renewable energy projects. This role is responsible for developing accurate, competitive estimates while also helping improve estimating processes, systems, and collaboration across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong estimating knowledge with leadership, organization, and a mindset of continuous improvement.

Core Objectives

• Deliver accurate and competitive electrical estimates
• Improve estimating consistency, efficiency, and workflow
• Support alignment between estimating, design, preconstruction, and operations
• Help strengthen estimating systems, tools, and processes
• Contribute to a high-performing and collaborative estimating team

Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities

Estimating Leadership & Oversight

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial, industrial, and renewable energy projects
• Prepare detailed estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Participate in bid reviews and pricing discussions
• Ensure estimates are organized, complete, and aligned with project execution

Department Leadership & Process Development

• Support estimating workflow coordination and process improvement
• Help standardize estimating procedures and best practices
• Collaborate closely with design, preconstruction, and operations teams
• Assist with mentoring and supporting estimating team members

Technology & Innovation

• Support implementation and improvement of estimating technologies and software
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting
• Stay current on industry trends and estimating tools

Quantity Takeoffs & Scope Development

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using industry-standard software
• Define scope inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications
• Identify design gaps, conflicts, and constructability concerns

Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination

• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Support procurement and pricing discussions

Risk Identification & Constructability

• Identify project risks related to schedule, procurement, labor, and constructability
• Participate in constructability and project review discussions
• Help ensure projects are properly defined before turnover to operations

Continuous Improvement & Feedback Loop

• Analyze estimate performance and support process improvements
• Refine labor units and estimating assumptions using field feedback
• Support initiatives that improve margin performance and estimate accuracy

Requirements

Skills / Abilities / Attribute Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating-related software
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented and process-driven mindset
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or collaboratively
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Education / Experience / Certification Requirements

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience preferred
• Commercial and/or industrial electrical construction experience preferred
• Experience with design-build projects preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods and labor productivity
• Experience with estimating software such as Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and electrical plans