Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead Cost & Risk

Linesight; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Senior Estimator (Electrical) to lead the development of comprehensive project estimates and cost plans for complex electrical scope. You will coordinate with project teams, assess risks, and drive cost-contingency recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in construction estimating, proficiency with Sage Timberline, InEight, or CostX, and a construction-related degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as an Estimator with increasing scope in construction.
• Experience with Sage Timberline, InEight, or CostX estimating systems.
• Degree in construction or related discipline.
• RICS/CEP/CPE chartered or on the path to complete it.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong relationship-building with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team.
• Lead the development of the total project estimate.
• Prepare the total Project Basis of Estimate and the Estimate Risk Analysis, making cost contingency recommendations to the project team.
• Analyze and make recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization, project objectives and guidelines.
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates.

Skills

Estimator experience

Communication skills

Team relationships

Education

Construction related degree

Tools

Sage Timberline

InEight

CostX

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Senior Estimator (Electrical) to lead the development of comprehensive project estimates and cost plans for complex electrical scope. You will coordinate with project teams, assess risks, and drive cost-contingency recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in construction estimating, proficiency with Sage Timberline, InEight, or CostX, and a construction-related degree.