Senior Electrical Estimator

W3Global; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to oversee the estimating process for various projects. The successful candidate will review blueprints, calculate costs, and lead a team to prepare competitive bids. This role requires extensive experience in electrical estimating, strong analytical skills, and effective communication to maintain relationships with suppliers and clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical estimating.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Ability to lead a team in preparing bids.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate project plans and specifications.
• Calculate costs for electrical construction.
• Prepare bid documents and implement estimating strategies.

Skills

Effective communication

Process-oriented

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Effective time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

5+ years of estimating experience

Tools

MS Office

Estimating programs

Job description

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Electrical Estimator to oversee the estimating process for electrical projects. This role involves reviewing blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to determine the scope of work and calculate material, labor, and time costs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical estimating, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead a team in preparing competitive bids.

• Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project to create a bid proposal.
• Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Review quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
• Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents.
• Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively.
• Analyze projects for value engineering options while considering specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
• Prepare bid documents including specific scope letters for each project.
• Implement and improve estimating strategies and methodologies to enhance accuracy and competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with suppliers and clients to gather necessary information for estimates.
  
  

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Electrical Estimator to oversee the estimating process for electrical projects. This role involves reviewing blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to determine the scope of work and calculate material, labor, and time costs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical estimating, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead a team in preparing competitive bids.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project to create a bid proposal.
• Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
• Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Review quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
• Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents.
• Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively.
• Analyze projects for value engineering options while considering specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
• Prepare bid documents including specific scope letters for each project.
• Implement and improve estimating strategies and methodologies to enhance accuracy and competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with suppliers and clients to gather necessary information for estimates.
  
  

Leadership Skills And Characteristics

• Effective communication.
• Process-oriented and highly detailed.
• Timely follow-up.
• Effective time management skills.
• Team collaboration skills.
• Able to multi-task in a construction environment.
  
  

Immediate Supervisor: This position reports to the Electrical Division Manager.

Required Education, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.
• Familiarity with estimating projects of all sizes and project management principles.
• Excellent math and IT skills with an analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and multiple estimating programs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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