Senior Electrical Estimator

Southland Industries; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating effort for large, complex electrical projects, review project docs, and support bid strategy and risk assessment.

You will mentor junior estimators, coordinate with project teams, ensure estimates align with execution plans, and deliver complete, well-organized bids before the bid deadline.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating large, complex electrical projects.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures and estimating techniques.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate group work.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead total estimating effort for bids or projects.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimates on complex projects.
• Review specs and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, determine scope.
• Incorporate risks, safety, and schedule into bids.
• Develop final estimate summary and coordinate with Estimating Manager.
• Lead plan reviews and mentor junior estimators.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

NEC knowledge

Education

8-10 years estimating experience

Tools

ConEst/Intellibid

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Estimator provides comprehensive estimating services for a wide range of projects, including large and complex electrical scopes. This role leads the development of accurate and competitive cost estimates, reviews project documentation, and supports bid strategy and risk evaluation. The Senior Electrical Estimator also mentors junior estimators and collaborates with project teams to ensure estimates align with project requirements and execution plans.

Position Details

• Coordinate and lead total estimating effort relevant to bid or project.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
• Utilize and understand historical data from estimate, purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., as part of risk management.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff for scope of work using ConEst (Intellibid) estimating software.
• Interpret and/or fill in scope gaps when drawings or design is unfinished.Seek assistance from Engineering when required. When approved by Chief Estimator or Preconstruction Manager.
• Identify any unique quality control provisions or safety requirements for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Identify any schedule requirements for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Ascertain any risks related to the project to guarantee that provisions are made for those risk and incorporate related cost into bid.
• Incorporate project information, qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions into standard proposal letter template for final execution with precon Team.
• Develop final estimate summary sheet and coordinate with Chief/Estimating Manager to finalize related items including general conditions work sheet.
• Do what it takes to ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized and ready for review before the given deadline. Including scheduling and leading plan review meeting at least 36 hours prior to bid date.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-ups.Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Follow awarded contracts, as assigned - may include estimating additional work items, change orders, procuring material, etc.
• Provide leadership and mentor junior estimators and other members of the Preconstruction group.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Confirm compliance and accuracy of all vendor quotes with scope of work and specifications.
• Maintain and update vendor call list.
• Develop, maintain, and submit a conformed set of drawings and documents to operations for secured projects.
• Review estimating book with Chief Estimator prior to turn over. Make (2) copies for turnover and provide electronic copy of book contents.
• Execute Spec Review Form for all bidding projects.

Qualifications

• Successful track record estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, ConEst or applicable estimating software, cost control systems and accounts.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and supervise group work effort.
• Superior technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of current NEC chapters 1 thru 4.
• 8-10 years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to mechanical or electrical construction.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.