Senior Electrical Estimator & Preconstruction Leader

PowerWorks Electric; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Learning culture and smart decision‑m,

Job summary

PowerWorks Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead our Preconstruction team in North Carolina. You will develop competitive budgets, review multi-discipline project documents, and build strong client relationships, bridging Preconstruction and Operations.

You will mentor peers, navigate incomplete designs, and collaborate with clients, engineers, and vendors to craft practical, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical estimating experience.
• Field electrical experience or a strong understanding of electrical installation methods.
• Experience developing detailed budgets from narratives, conceptual drawings, schematic documents, and design-development packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop winning strategies: Build competitive, profitable estimates while identifying opportunities, risks, and advantages.
• Review complete project documents and understand how architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and schedule considerations affect the electrical scope.
• Build client relationships: Participate in meetings and communicate effectively with clients and project partners.
• Mentor estimators: Review work, share knowledge, and help develop Preconstruction team members.
• Bridge Preconstruction and Operations: Lead handoffs and ensure Operations understands assumptions, opportunities, risks, and strategy.
• Navigate incomplete designs: Develop defensible budgets from conceptual to design-development documents.
• Support design-assist and design-build: Collaborate with clients, engineers, vendors, and internal teams for practical solutions.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Accubid Anywhere

LiveCount

Job description

PowerWorks Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead our Preconstruction team in North Carolina. You will develop competitive budgets, review multi-discipline project documents, and build strong client relationships, bridging Preconstruction and Operations.

You will mentor peers, navigate incomplete designs, and collaborate with clients, engineers, and vendors to craft practical, cost-effective solutions.