Senior Electrical Estimator: Industrial Power Construction

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. in Waltham, MA (with Irvine, CA option) seeks an Electrical Estimator to lead cost estimates for industrial projects and guide bid strategy. You will coordinate across departments, ensure estimates align with company standards and client expectations, and support profitable bidding.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and precise takeoffs, with a competitive base salary and robust benefits. Some travel to pre-bid walks may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Familiarity with power feeders, controls and signal systems for industrial applications.
• Experience in estimating industrial electrical installations, such as water/wastewater treatment facilities, refineries, and battery storage facilities.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work on a team as well as work independently with little or no supervision.
• Experience with standard office software.
• Experience with Accubid Anywhere and Bluebeam is preferred.
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel when necessary for pre-bid walks and bid reviews.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering is preferred but not a prerequisite.

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

Leadership

Teamwork

Travel

Work ethic

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (civil/mech/EE)

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

Bluebeam

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. in Waltham, MA (with Irvine, CA option) seeks an Electrical Estimator to lead cost estimates for industrial projects and guide bid strategy. You will coordinate across departments, ensure estimates align with company standards and client expectations, and support profitable bidding.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and precise takeoffs, with a competitive base salary and robust benefits. Some travel to pre-bid walks may be required.