Senior Electrical Estimator – Preconstruction & VE

Upchurch; Mississippi; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating process for electrical construction projects in commercial and industrial settings. You will evaluate drawings, specs, and requirements to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates, identify risks, and propose value engineering ideas.

This role collaborates with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subcontractors, maintaining cost data and supporting bid proposals, with extensive travel and office-based work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8–12+ years of electrical estimating experience in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specs, one-lines, and panel schedules.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of electrical cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects.
• Perform detailed takeoffs from electrical drawings and specs using Bluebeam and McCormick.
• Develop budgets during early project phases and support design-build efforts.
• Review vendor and subcontractor pricing and advise on value engineering.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam

McCormick

Job description

Upchurch is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating process for electrical construction projects in commercial and industrial settings. You will evaluate drawings, specs, and requirements to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates, identify risks, and propose value engineering ideas.

This role collaborates with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subcontractors, maintaining cost data and supporting bid proposals, with extensive travel and office-based work