Senior Electrical Estimator - Lead Bid & NEC Expert

EMCOR; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

401k

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

FSAs

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

College Coach Services

Job summary

Miller Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead complex cost estimates from take-offs through bid hand-off. The role involves close collaboration with project managers, engineers, vendors, and customers to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Ideal candidates will have extensive NEC knowledge, strong math and reading blueprints skills, and experience with ConEst or similar estimating software.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience with a High School Diploma.
• 6–8 years of experience with an Associate degree.
• 2–4 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong NEC knowledge and ability to read specs and blueprints.
• Excellent math and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ConEst experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates from take‑off to bid hand‑off with the project manager.
• Develops cost estimates for change orders.
• Analyzes material, labor, equipment, and other requirements.
• Participates in pre‑bid and scope review meetings and job walks.
• Prepares detailed scope letters.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Meets with engineers, customers, vendors, and project managers.
• Obtains pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinates and guides other estimators.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Risk analysis

Cost estimation

Mathematics

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ConEst Estimating Software

Job description

Miller Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead complex cost estimates from take-offs through bid hand-off. The role involves close collaboration with project managers, engineers, vendors, and customers to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

Ideal candidates will have extensive NEC knowledge, strong math and reading blueprints skills, and experience with ConEst or similar estimating software.