Senior Electrical Estimator

PowerWorks Electric; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Learning culture and smart decision‑m,

Job summary

PowerWorks Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead our Preconstruction team in North Carolina. You will develop competitive budgets, review multi-discipline project documents, and build strong client relationships, bridging Preconstruction and Operations.

You will mentor peers, navigate incomplete designs, and collaborate with clients, engineers, and vendors to craft practical, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Field electrical experience or a strong understanding of electrical installation methods.
• Experience developing detailed budgets from narratives, conceptual drawings, schematic documents, and design-development packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop winning strategies: Build competitive, profitable estimates while identifying opportunities, risks, and advantages.
• Review complete project documents and understand how architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and schedule considerations affect the electrical scope.
• Build client relationships: Participate in meetings and communicate effectively with clients and project partners.
• Mentor estimators: Review work, share knowledge, and help develop Preconstruction team members.
• Bridge Preconstruction and Operations: Lead handoffs and ensure Operations understands assumptions, opportunities, risks, and strategy.
• Navigate incomplete designs: Develop defensible budgets from conceptual to design-development documents.
• Support design-assist and design-build: Collaborate with clients, engineers, vendors, and internal teams for practical solutions.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

LiveCount

Job description

Help Shape Project Wins. Develop People. Influence Growth.

WHO WE ARE

We're an established and growing commercial electrical contractor in North Carolina with a reputation for taking on challenging projects and delivering results. Our Preconstruction team plays a critical role in that success. We don't view estimating as simply producing a number—we view it as understanding the project, identifying risk, developing strategy, building client confidence, and positioning our Operations teams to execute successfully. We believe in working smarter, continuously improving our processes, and adopting technology where it creates a meaningful advantage. Our culture values honesty, curiosity, creativity, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset. We're looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator who wants more than a traditional estimating role.

YOUR IMPACT

This is a visible and influential position within our Preconstruction team.

• Develop Winning Strategies: Build competitive, profitable estimates while identifying opportunities, risks, and advantages others may overlook.
• Think Beyond the Electrical Drawings: Review the complete project documents and understand how architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and schedule considerations affect the electrical scope.
• Build Client Relationships: Participate in meetings, communicate effectively with clients and project partners, and help strengthen long-term relationships.
• Mentor Estimators: Review work, share knowledge, improve consistency, and help develop other members of the Preconstruction team.
• Bridge Preconstruction and Operations: Lead effective project handoffs and help ensure Operations understands the assumptions, opportunities, risks, and strategy behind the estimate.
• Navigate Incomplete Designs: Develop defensible budgets and estimates from conceptual, schematic, design-development, and imperfect construction documents.
• Support Design-Assist and Design-Build: Work collaboratively with clients, engineers, vendors, and internal teams to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience & Education

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience
• Field electrical experience or a strong understanding of electrical installation methods
• Associate's degree or higher preferred
• Experience developing detailed budgets from narratives, conceptual drawings, schematic documents, and design-development packages

Technical Skills

• Experience with Accubid Anywhere and LiveCount, or comparable estimating platforms
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems and installation methods
• Working knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Core Competencies

• Understands that estimating is both technical and strategic
• Can identify risk and opportunity in incomplete or poorly coordinated documents
• Reviews the entire project rather than estimating electrical drawings in isolation
• Can clearly communicate estimating strategy and assumptions
• Comfortable working within standardized estimating processes while helping improve them
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, accountable, and capable of managing multiple opportunities

The Right Fit

We're looking for someone who is:

• Honest and straightforward
• Curious and always looking for a better way
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable taking ownership
• Willing to challenge assumptions constructively
• Able to solve problems without waiting for someone else to provide every answer
• Respectful and effective when communicating with clients and teammates
• Interested in mentoring and developing others
• Motivated by building something, not simply completing estimates

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Our work spans multiple commercial markets, including:

• Corporate & Office
• Automotive
• Education
• Complex Commercial & Institutional Projects

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

Many estimating positions are primarily measured by how many bids get completed. We expect more from a Senior Estimator. You'll have the opportunity to influence how opportunities are pursued, how projects are estimated, how risk is evaluated, how clients experience our company, and how projects transition from Preconstruction into Operations. You'll also have the opportunity to help develop people, improve processes, and contribute to the continued evolution of our Preconstruction group.

We're looking for someone who wants their judgment and experience to matter.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: (competitive compensation + bonus), commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Significant opportunity for professional and leadership growth
• A company that values continuous learning, technology, initiative, and smart decision-making
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both projects and the organization