Senior Electrical Estimator: Commercial & Renewable Projects

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead detailed development and pricing of electrical scopes for commercial, renewable, substation, and battery storage projects.

The successful candidate will perform quantity take-offs, review drawings and specs, and support bid and GMP budgeting efforts while collaborating with engineers, consultants, and subcontractors. Strong estimating software experience and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM or Engineering with 2+ years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Experience with estimating software OST, Accubid, Traser and BIM tools.
• Strong math, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Assists in the pricing and bidding of commercial, renewable, substation, and battery storage projects.
• Supports team with overall electrical system design analysis.
• Communicates with engineers and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
• Design review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies.
• Review of electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, and arc flash.
• Conduct site visits and inspections as necessary.
• Develops value-adding opportunities and price them for better client value.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

OST

Accubid

Traser

BIM tools

MS Office

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead detailed development and pricing of electrical scopes for commercial, renewable, substation, and battery storage projects.

The successful candidate will perform quantity take-offs, review drawings and specs, and support bid and GMP budgeting efforts while collaborating with engineers, consultants, and subcontractors. Strong estimating software experience and communication skills are essential.