Senior Electrical Estimator

MissionXI; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible PTO

Holiday days

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the preparation of cost estimates for large-scale data center projects. The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of experience in electrical estimating, particularly in mission-critical environments, and a proven track record in winning large-scale bids. This role includes mentoring junior estimators and will offer a competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage with a hybrid working option.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably in mission-critical or data center projects.
• Proven track record of bidding and winning large-scale electrical packages ($10M–$100M+).
• Strong capability to quantify materials, labor, equipment, and subcontract costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed electrical cost estimates for large-scale data center projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents to determine requirements.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to improving estimating procedures.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Cost analysis

Team coordination

Detailed take-offs

Bidding large-scale projects

Tools

Accubid

Trimble Estimation

Excel

Job description

Senior Electrical Estimator

MissionXI is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join a leading contractor based in NoVA. Our client is one of the most established contractors in the Mid-Atlantic, providing world‑class construction services to clients spanning the mission‑critical space, specializing in data centers.

Our client is gearing up for rapid growth this year, with revenue expected to surge in the first six months, and they are seeking an experienced estimator to support this expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed electrical cost estimates for large‑scale data center projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Develop accurate take‑offs and cost breakdowns for power distribution, lighting, grounding, controls, and low‑voltage systems.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for compliance, scope, and competitiveness.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to clarify design intent and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare bid proposals, value engineering options, and budget updates through the project lifecycle.
• Utilize estimating software (e.g., Accubid, Trimble, or McCormick) and Excel for pricing and documentation.
• Stay current with industry pricing, labor rates, and emerging technologies in data center construction.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating procedures.
• Support pre‑construction planning and turnover to project execution teams.

Requirements

• 5‑10+ years of electrical estimating experience, preferably with mission‑critical or data center projects.
• Proven track record of bidding and winning large‑scale electrical packages ($10M–$100M+).
• Proficient in electrical estimating software such as Accubid, Trimble Estimation, ConEst, McCormick, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of power distribution system, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and busway.
• Ability to analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents to prepare detailed take‑offs and estimates.
• Experience developing conceptual, schematic, design‑development, and GMP‑level estimates.
• Strong capability to quantify materials, labor, equipment, and subcontract costs.
• Generous base salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible PTO and holiday days.
• Flexible hybrid working.
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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management

Industries

Construction