Senior Electrical Estimator – Industrial Power Construction

Kiewit; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a senior Electrical Estimator to lead the preparation of accurate cost estimates for industrial projects in the Massachusetts area.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, review bids, maintain cost history, and support the district estimating program to win profitable work. The role requires 5+ years in estimating, electrical project experience, and the ability to travel for pre-bid walks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction
• Experience with electrical projects (power feeders, controls, industrial installations)
• Experience with preparing bid estimates and cost analysis

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee district estimating program and activities including the development of policies and procedures.
• Assist district manager in the review of all estimates; arrange and coordinate second estimates, maintain past cost history and comparable details.
• Maintain training program for estimating staff, update and maintain lead estimator and sponsor manuals, and supervise district scheduling department.
• Maintain district standards for control budgets and develop project level staffing plan to ensure the project has adequate support after award.
• Coordinate with the business development department in the preparation of proposal documents.
• Ensure training of all new graduates is scheduled for engineers in estimating and Field Engineer duties.
• Provide estimating support for numerous projects, perform quantity takeoffs, and solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor or manufacturer material and subcontract pricing.
• Prepare recaps, pricing sheets, bid forms, and other proposal documents for in-house review and bid submittal.

Skills

Estimating experience

Team leadership

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Bluebeam

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a senior Electrical Estimator to lead the preparation of accurate cost estimates for industrial projects in the Massachusetts area.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, review bids, maintain cost history, and support the district estimating program to win profitable work. The role requires 5+ years in estimating, electrical project experience, and the ability to travel for pre-bid walks.