Senior Electrical Estimator - Design-Build & Preconstruction

Baker Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support PMs and preconstruction on Design-Build and traditional projects. You will prepare complete estimates, perform detailed take-offs, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors.

The role requires 5+ years of electrical estimating, strong Excel skills, and experience with Accubid. You will assist with conceptual budgets, risk analysis, and bid preparation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• 5+ years of electrical estimating experience preferred.
• Understanding of estimating best practices and construction cost principles.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and applicable codes and standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with computer estimating software (Accubid).

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete electrical project estimates including all electrical systems and components.
• Perform detailed drawing take-offs using estimating software.
• Review job specifications and incorporate all requirements into take-off calculations.
• Identify scope gaps, ambiguities, and design risks.
• Develop clarifications and exclusions.
• Develop and prepare take-off reports and distribute estimating summaries to Project Managers.
• Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure scope completeness.
• Assist in developing conceptual estimates and budgets at various design stages.
• Support design-build efforts by collaborating with engineering and operations teams to define scopes of work.
• Support bid leveling and scope alignment with Owners, General Contractors, and other clients.
• Assist Project Managers with change order pricing, cost analysis, and value engineering exercises.
• Meet project bid deadlines and scheduling requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Reading specs

Field information gathering

Education

AS/BS in construction management or engineering

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

REVIT

Job description

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Electrical Estimator to support PMs and preconstruction on Design-Build and traditional projects. You will prepare complete estimates, perform detailed take-offs, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors.

The role requires 5+ years of electrical estimating, strong Excel skills, and experience with Accubid. You will assist with conceptual budgets, risk analysis, and bid preparation in a collaborative environment.