Senior Electrical Estimator

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead cost planning on a range of projects, from data centers to large infrastructure. You will prepare take-offs, cost estimates, and value engineering while collaborating with design and client teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven cost control, and strong communication with clients and AE teams. A 4-year degree and 5–10 years of experience are preferred, with MS Office and estimating software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5–10 years’ experience in electrical estimating, with data center or large-scale infra preferred.
• Proficiency in industry estimating software and MS Office.
• Understanding of cost management documents and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates from drawings and specs.
• Perform preconstruction estimates for architectural, structural, and civil scopes.
• Lead value engineering, cost options, and cost strategy estimates.
• Review estimates and provide input prior to supervisor review.
• Analyze data on material, labor, equipment, and profit margins to forecast costs.
• Attend client meetings and present estimates to clients and AE teams.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Cost management

Project leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview of Role

The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for managing project costs across all stages of construction, ensuring effective cost control, accurate reporting, and strong client collaboration. The successful candidate will bring solid experience in construction cost management and the ability to lead cost planning and commercial activities on a range of project types. The Senior Electrical Estimator should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome.

Title: Senior Electrical Estimator

Reporting to: Office Director

Essential Functions

• Prepare and manage detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates based on drawings and specifications.
• Review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to complete quantity take-offs and prepare estimates for all architectural, structural, and civil scopes from schematic through final design for new construction and renovation projects
• Prepare value engineering, cost option and cost strategy estimates
• Prepare independent post contract estimates, including reporting differences in scope, quantities, and pricing from contractor’s estimate
• Work as integral part of our Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff, and pricing of various types of construction projects
• Acts as lead individual for specific projects
• Review estimates prepared by Estimating Team, prior to supervisor final review
• Compiles and analyzes data on all factors that influence costs, such as material, labor, equipment, and profit margins
• Evaluates cost estimating deliverables prepared by architects and engineers, for cost containment
• Acquires and evaluates historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations
• Accurately forecasts costs of future projects and changes to existing projects
• Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters and presents recommendations to management and clientAttend client meetings
• Participate in design charrettes and design workshops, including presenting estimates to the client and AE team
• Participate in Value Engineering studies, reconciliations, and negotiations with contractors
• Prepare valuations of work in progress reports from contractor draw requests
• Undertake other cost-related tasks as directed by supervisor, including review of estimates prepared by others
• Assist with training and mentoring others
• Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
• Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
• Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 4-year college degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, a related field or an equivalency of experience and/or technical qualifications.
• 5-10 years’ relevant experience in electrical estimating, with experience in data center, mission‑critical, or large‑scale infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and use of industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office software programs.
• Understanding of technical and non-technical documents related to cost management services required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services; good planning, organization, and communication skills essential.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proven ability to operate independently and be a project leader.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary.
• Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines.
• Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone.

RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.